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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,646.59, 42,293.91 and 17,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,646.59, 42,293.91 and 17,036.12 is: 23,510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,646.59 : 42,293.91 = 17,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,646.59/42,293.91 = 17,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,646.59x = 42,293.91 × 17,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,646.59x = 720,524,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,524,295.65/30,646.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.75

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