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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,641.79, 42,281.06 and 17,210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,641.79, 42,281.06 and 17,210.47 is: 23,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,641.79 : 42,281.06 = 17,210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,641.79/42,281.06 = 17,210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,641.79x = 42,281.06 × 17,210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,641.79x = 727,676,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,676,722.94/30,641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.86

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