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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,618.72, 42,250.91 and 17,186.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,618.72, 42,250.91 and 17,186.89 is: 23,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,618.72 : 42,250.91 = 17,186.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,618.72/42,250.91 = 17,186.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,618.72x = 42,250.91 × 17,186.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,618.72x = 726,161,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,161,742.57/30,618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.27

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