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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,383.91, 41,923.08 and 17,629.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,383.91, 41,923.08 and 17,629.72 is: 24,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,383.91 : 41,923.08 = 17,629.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,383.91/41,923.08 = 17,629.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,383.91x = 41,923.08 × 17,629.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,383.91x = 739,092,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,092,057.13/30,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.11

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