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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,379.42, 41,916.88 and 17,625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,379.42, 41,916.88 and 17,625.21 is: 24,318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,379.42 : 41,916.88 = 17,625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,379.42/41,916.88 = 17,625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,379.42x = 41,916.88 × 17,625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,379.42x = 738,793,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,793,711.55/30,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,318.89

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