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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.53, 42,338.29 and 17,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.53, 42,338.29 and 17,251.44 is: 23,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.53 : 42,338.29 = 17,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.53/42,338.29 = 17,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.53x = 42,338.29 × 17,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.53x = 730,396,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,396,320.66/30,680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.51

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