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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,640.95, 42,286.86 and 17,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,640.95, 42,286.86 and 17,212.77 is: 23,754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,640.95 : 42,286.86 = 17,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,640.95/42,286.86 = 17,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,640.95x = 42,286.86 × 17,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,640.95x = 727,873,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,873,995.20/30,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.94

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