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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,619.52, 42,251.67 and 17,192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,619.52, 42,251.67 and 17,192.25 is: 23,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,619.52 : 42,251.67 = 17,192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,619.52/42,251.67 = 17,192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,619.52x = 42,251.67 × 17,192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,619.52x = 726,401,273.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,401,273.56/30,619.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.47

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