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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,697.76, 42,362.49 and 17,269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,697.76, 42,362.49 and 17,269.03 is: 23,831.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,697.76 : 42,362.49 = 17,269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,697.76/42,362.49 = 17,269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,697.76x = 42,362.49 × 17,269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,697.76x = 731,559,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,559,110.68/30,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.03

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