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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.32, 41,913.46 and 17,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.32, 41,913.46 and 17,623.52 is: 24,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.32 : 41,913.46 = 17,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.32/41,913.46 = 17,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.32x = 41,913.46 × 17,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.32x = 738,662,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,662,700.58/30,371.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.06

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