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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,617.22, 42,248.84 and 17,185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,617.22, 42,248.84 and 17,185.39 is: 23,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,617.22 : 42,248.84 = 17,185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,617.22/42,248.84 = 17,185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,617.22x = 42,248.84 × 17,185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,617.22x = 726,062,866.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,062,866.74/30,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.20

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