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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,726.76, 42,402.31 and 17,297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,726.76, 42,402.31 and 17,297.72 is: 23,870.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,726.76 : 42,402.31 = 17,297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,726.76/42,402.31 = 17,297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,726.76x = 42,402.31 × 17,297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,726.76x = 733,463,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,463,285.73/30,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,870.51

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