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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.32, 42,266.68 and 17,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.32, 42,266.68 and 17,197.14 is: 23,734.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.32 : 42,266.68 = 17,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.32/42,266.68 = 17,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.32x = 42,266.68 × 17,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.32x = 726,866,013.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,866,013.30/30,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.15

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