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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,611.01, 42,247.52 and 17,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,611.01, 42,247.52 and 17,183.29 is: 23,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,611.01 : 42,247.52 = 17,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,611.01/42,247.52 = 17,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,611.01x = 42,247.52 × 17,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,611.01x = 725,951,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,951,436.71/30,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,715.37

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