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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,676.80, 42,333.37 and 17,064.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,676.80, 42,333.37 and 17,064.55 is: 23,548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,676.80 : 42,333.37 = 17,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,676.80/42,333.37 = 17,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,676.80x = 42,333.37 × 17,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,676.80x = 722,399,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,399,909.03/30,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.74

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