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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,637.81, 42,278.07 and 17,210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,637.81, 42,278.07 and 17,210.30 is: 23,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,637.81 : 42,278.07 = 17,210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,637.81/42,278.07 = 17,210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,637.81x = 42,278.07 × 17,210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,637.81x = 727,618,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,618,268.12/30,637.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.03

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