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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,589.74, 42,214.95 and 17,161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,589.74, 42,214.95 and 17,161.02 is: 23,682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,589.74 : 42,214.95 = 17,161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,589.74/42,214.95 = 17,161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,589.74x = 42,214.95 × 17,161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,589.74x = 724,451,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,451,601.25/30,589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.83

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