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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,642.61, 42,286.97 and 17,214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,642.61, 42,286.97 and 17,214.43 is: 23,756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,642.61 : 42,286.97 = 17,214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,642.61/42,286.97 = 17,214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,642.61x = 42,286.97 × 17,214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,642.61x = 727,946,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,946,084.98/30,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,756.01

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