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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,695.63, 42,360.17 and 17,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,695.63, 42,360.17 and 17,266.77 is: 23,828.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,695.63 : 42,360.17 = 17,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,695.63/42,360.17 = 17,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,695.63x = 42,360.17 × 17,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,695.63x = 731,423,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,423,226.22/30,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.26

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