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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,737.35, 42,421.61 and 17,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,737.35, 42,421.61 and 17,311.26 is: 23,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,737.35 : 42,421.61 = 17,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,737.35/42,421.61 = 17,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,737.35x = 42,421.61 × 17,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,737.35x = 734,371,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,371,563.61/30,737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.83

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