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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,650.92, 42,297.60 and 17,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,650.92, 42,297.60 and 17,038.06 is: 23,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,650.92 : 42,297.60 = 17,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,650.92/42,297.60 = 17,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,650.92x = 42,297.60 × 17,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,650.92x = 720,669,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,669,046.66/30,650.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.15

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