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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,634.03, 42,275.91 and 17,205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,634.03, 42,275.91 and 17,205.58 is: 23,744.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,634.03 : 42,275.91 = 17,205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,634.03/42,275.91 = 17,205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,634.03x = 42,275.91 × 17,205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,634.03x = 727,381,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,381,551.58/30,634.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.23

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