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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,622.92, 42,263.01 and 17,879.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,622.92, 42,263.01 and 17,879.23 is: 24,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,622.92 : 42,263.01 = 17,879.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,622.92/42,263.01 = 17,879.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,622.92x = 42,263.01 × 17,879.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,622.92x = 755,630,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,630,129.11/30,622.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.32

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