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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,610.63, 42,242.75 and 17,872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,610.63, 42,242.75 and 17,872.57 is: 24,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610.63 : 42,242.75 = 17,872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610.63/42,242.75 = 17,872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610.63x = 42,242.75 × 17,872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610.63x = 754,986,506.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,986,506.37/30,610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,664.19

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