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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,615.96, 42,246.74 and 17,188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,615.96, 42,246.74 and 17,188.70 is: 23,718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,615.96 : 42,246.74 = 17,188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,615.96/42,246.74 = 17,188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,615.96x = 42,246.74 × 17,188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,615.96x = 726,166,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,166,539.84/30,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.56

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