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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,386.92, 41,927.22 and 17,632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,386.92, 41,927.22 and 17,632.72 is: 24,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,386.92 : 41,927.22 = 17,632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,386.92/41,927.22 = 17,632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,386.92x = 41,927.22 × 17,632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,386.92x = 739,290,930.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,290,930.64/30,386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.25

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