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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.89, 42,256.86 and 17,196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,620.89, 42,256.86 and 17,196.50 is: 23,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,620.89 : 42,256.86 = 17,196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,620.89/42,256.86 = 17,196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,620.89x = 42,256.86 × 17,196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,620.89x = 726,670,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,670,279.24/30,620.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.20

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