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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,379.34, 41,924.49 and 17,631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,379.34, 41,924.49 and 17,631.56 is: 24,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,379.34 : 41,924.49 = 17,631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,379.34/41,924.49 = 17,631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,379.34x = 41,924.49 × 17,631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,379.34x = 739,194,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,194,160.90/30,379.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.13

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