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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,671.76, 42,325.92 and 17,244.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,671.76, 42,325.92 and 17,244.27 is: 23,796.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,671.76 : 42,325.92 = 17,244.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,671.76/42,325.92 = 17,244.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,671.76x = 42,325.92 × 17,244.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,671.76x = 729,879,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,879,592.48/30,671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,796.47

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