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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,637.63, 42,280.95 and 17,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,637.63, 42,280.95 and 17,211.48 is: 23,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,637.63 : 42,280.95 = 17,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,637.63/42,280.95 = 17,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,637.63x = 42,280.95 × 17,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,637.63x = 727,717,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,717,725.31/30,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.42

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