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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,380.22, 41,925.70 and 17,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,380.22, 41,925.70 and 17,632.44 is: 24,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,380.22 : 41,925.70 = 17,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,380.22/41,925.70 = 17,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,380.22x = 41,925.70 × 17,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,380.22x = 739,252,389.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,252,389.71/30,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,333.35

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