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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,624.29, 42,260.14 and 17,195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,624.29, 42,260.14 and 17,195.30 is: 23,728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,624.29 : 42,260.14 = 17,195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,624.29/42,260.14 = 17,195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,624.29x = 42,260.14 × 17,195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,624.29x = 726,675,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,675,785.34/30,624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.74

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