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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,660.28, 42,311.92 and 17,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,660.28, 42,311.92 and 17,230.72 is: 23,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,660.28 : 42,311.92 = 17,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,660.28/42,311.92 = 17,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,660.28x = 42,311.92 × 17,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,660.28x = 729,064,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,064,846.18/30,660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,778.81

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