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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,686.16, 42,346.49 and 17,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,686.16, 42,346.49 and 17,257.41 is: 23,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,686.16 : 42,346.49 = 17,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,686.16/42,346.49 = 17,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,686.16x = 42,346.49 × 17,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,686.16x = 730,790,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,790,739.99/30,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.99

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