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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,716.96, 42,391.62 and 17,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,716.96, 42,391.62 and 17,289.56 is: 23,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,716.96 : 42,391.62 = 17,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,716.96/42,391.62 = 17,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,716.96x = 42,391.62 × 17,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,716.96x = 732,932,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,932,457.49/30,716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,860.84

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