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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.15, 42,252.53 and 17,192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,620.15, 42,252.53 and 17,192.88 is: 23,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,620.15 : 42,252.53 = 17,192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,620.15/42,252.53 = 17,192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,620.15x = 42,252.53 × 17,192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,620.15x = 726,442,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,442,466.72/30,620.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.33

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