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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.07, 42,255.52 and 17,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,620.07, 42,255.52 and 17,191.32 is: 23,723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,620.07 : 42,255.52 = 17,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,620.07/42,255.52 = 17,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,620.07x = 42,255.52 × 17,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,620.07x = 726,428,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,428,166.09/30,620.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.92

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