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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.22, 41,905.50 and 17,626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.22, 41,905.50 and 17,626.54 is: 24,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.22 : 41,905.50 = 17,626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.22/41,905.50 = 17,626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.22x = 41,905.50 × 17,626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.22x = 738,648,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,648,971.97/30,371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.69

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