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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,750.13, 42,436.29 and 17,139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,750.13, 42,436.29 and 17,139.39 is: 23,652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,750.13 : 42,436.29 = 17,139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,750.13/42,436.29 = 17,139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,750.13x = 42,436.29 × 17,139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,750.13x = 727,332,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,332,124.46/30,750.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.98

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