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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,437.16, 42,007.46 and 17,516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,437.16, 42,007.46 and 17,516.17 is: 24,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,437.16 : 42,007.46 = 17,516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,437.16/42,007.46 = 17,516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,437.16x = 42,007.46 × 17,516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,437.16x = 735,809,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,809,810.63/30,437.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.72

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