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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,626.49, 42,264.21 and 17,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,626.49, 42,264.21 and 17,197.44 is: 23,732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,626.49 : 42,264.21 = 17,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,626.49/42,264.21 = 17,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,626.49x = 42,264.21 × 17,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,626.49x = 726,836,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,836,215.62/30,626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.27

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