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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,618.63, 42,253.35 and 17,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,618.63, 42,253.35 and 17,189.55 is: 23,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,618.63 : 42,253.35 = 17,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,618.63/42,253.35 = 17,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,618.63x = 42,253.35 × 17,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,618.63x = 726,316,072.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,316,072.49/30,618.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.38

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