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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,619.53, 42,255.61 and 17,191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,619.53, 42,255.61 and 17,191.15 is: 23,724.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,619.53 : 42,255.61 = 17,191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,619.53/42,255.61 = 17,191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,619.53x = 42,255.61 × 17,191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,619.53x = 726,422,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,422,381.23/30,619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.15

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