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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,655.04, 42,307.73 and 17,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,655.04, 42,307.73 and 17,226 is: 23,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,655.04 : 42,307.73 = 17,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,655.04/42,307.73 = 17,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,655.04x = 42,307.73 × 17,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,655.04x = 728,792,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,792,935.45/30,655.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.00

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