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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,711.76, 42,381.58 and 17,099.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,711.76, 42,381.58 and 17,099.62 is: 23,597.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,711.76 : 42,381.58 = 17,099.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,711.76/42,381.58 = 17,099.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,711.76x = 42,381.58 × 17,099.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,711.76x = 724,708,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,708,913.00/30,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,597.11

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