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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.65, 42,282.41 and 17,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.65, 42,282.41 and 17,027.63 is: 23,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.65 : 42,282.41 = 17,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.65/42,282.41 = 17,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.65x = 42,282.41 × 17,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.65x = 719,968,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,968,936.44/30,639.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,497.95

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