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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,638.68, 42,279.18 and 17,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,638.68, 42,279.18 and 17,209.24 is: 23,747.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,638.68 : 42,279.18 = 17,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,638.68/42,279.18 = 17,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,638.68x = 42,279.18 × 17,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,638.68x = 727,592,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,592,555.62/30,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.52

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