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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,704.89, 42,372.66 and 17,276.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,704.89, 42,372.66 and 17,276.15 is: 23,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,704.89 : 42,372.66 = 17,276.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,704.89/42,372.66 = 17,276.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,704.89x = 42,372.66 × 17,276.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,704.89x = 732,036,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,036,430.06/30,704.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,841.04

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