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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.22, 42,246.90 and 17,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.22, 42,246.90 and 17,186.04 is: 23,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.22 : 42,246.90 = 17,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.22/42,246.90 = 17,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.22x = 42,246.90 × 17,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.22x = 726,056,913.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,056,913.28/30,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.33

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