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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.64, 42,248.82 and 17,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.64, 42,248.82 and 17,186.88 is: 23,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.64 : 42,248.82 = 17,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.64/42,248.82 = 17,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.64x = 42,248.82 × 17,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.64x = 726,125,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,125,399.48/30,614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.24

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