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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,588.84, 42,211.94 and 17,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,588.84, 42,211.94 and 17,159.85 is: 23,680.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,588.84 : 42,211.94 = 17,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,588.84/42,211.94 = 17,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,588.84x = 42,211.94 × 17,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,588.84x = 724,350,472.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,350,472.81/30,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.22

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