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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,466.26, 42,030.09 and 17,885.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,466.26, 42,030.09 and 17,885.34 is: 24,673.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,466.26 : 42,030.09 = 17,885.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,466.26/42,030.09 = 17,885.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,466.26x = 42,030.09 × 17,885.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,466.26x = 751,722,449.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,722,449.88/30,466.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.93

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