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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,623.72, 42,262.32 and 17,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,623.72, 42,262.32 and 17,194.28 is: 23,729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,623.72 : 42,262.32 = 17,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,623.72/42,262.32 = 17,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,623.72x = 42,262.32 × 17,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,623.72x = 726,670,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,670,163.53/30,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.00

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