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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.59, 42,245.79 and 17,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.59, 42,245.79 and 17,183.24 is: 23,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.59 : 42,245.79 = 17,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.59/42,245.79 = 17,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.59x = 42,245.79 × 17,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.59x = 725,919,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,919,431.32/30,614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.55

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