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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,689.84, 42,351.56 and 17,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,689.84, 42,351.56 and 17,261.09 is: 23,820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,689.84 : 42,351.56 = 17,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,689.84/42,351.56 = 17,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,689.84x = 42,351.56 × 17,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,689.84x = 731,034,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,034,062.83/30,689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,820.07

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