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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,661.27, 42,312.93 and 17,231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,661.27, 42,312.93 and 17,231.74 is: 23,780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,661.27 : 42,312.93 = 17,231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,661.27/42,312.93 = 17,231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,661.27x = 42,312.93 × 17,231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,661.27x = 729,125,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,125,408.40/30,661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,780.01

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