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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,725.65, 42,405.44 and 17,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,725.65, 42,405.44 and 17,299.52 is: 23,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,725.65 : 42,405.44 = 17,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,725.65/42,405.44 = 17,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,725.65x = 42,405.44 × 17,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,725.65x = 733,593,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,593,676.82/30,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,875.61

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