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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,747.79, 42,435.97 and 17,321.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,747.79, 42,435.97 and 17,321.63 is: 23,906.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,747.79 : 42,435.97 = 17,321.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,747.79/42,435.97 = 17,321.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,747.79x = 42,435.97 × 17,321.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,747.79x = 735,060,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,060,171.03/30,747.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,906.11

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