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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,664.56, 42,316.92 and 17,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,664.56, 42,316.92 and 17,926.32 is: 24,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664.56 : 42,316.92 = 17,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664.56/42,316.92 = 17,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664.56x = 42,316.92 × 17,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664.56x = 758,586,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,586,649.33/30,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.22

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