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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.74, 42,325.41 and 17,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.74, 42,325.41 and 17,422.74 is: 24,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.74 : 42,325.41 = 17,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.74/42,325.41 = 17,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.74x = 42,325.41 × 17,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.74x = 737,424,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,424,613.82/30,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.26

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