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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,610.65, 42,237.36 and 17,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,610.65, 42,237.36 and 17,182.47 is: 23,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,610.65 : 42,237.36 = 17,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,610.65/42,237.36 = 17,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,610.65x = 42,237.36 × 17,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,610.65x = 725,742,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,742,171.08/30,610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.81

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