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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,658.62, 42,309.74 and 17,231.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,658.62, 42,309.74 and 17,231.10 is: 23,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,658.62 : 42,309.74 = 17,231.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,658.62/42,309.74 = 17,231.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,658.62x = 42,309.74 × 17,231.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,658.62x = 729,043,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,043,274.76/30,658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.39

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