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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,650.73, 42,287.83 and 17,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,650.73, 42,287.83 and 17,220.12 is: 23,758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,650.73 : 42,287.83 = 17,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,650.73/42,287.83 = 17,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,650.73x = 42,287.83 × 17,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,650.73x = 728,201,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,201,507.14/30,650.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.05

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