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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,678.91, 42,336.34 and 17,066.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,678.91, 42,336.34 and 17,066.89 is: 23,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,678.91 : 42,336.34 = 17,066.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,678.91/42,336.34 = 17,066.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,678.91x = 42,336.34 × 17,066.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,678.91x = 722,549,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,549,657.78/30,678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.00

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