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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,751.81, 42,439.95 and 17,322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,751.81, 42,439.95 and 17,322.22 is: 23,906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,751.81 : 42,439.95 = 17,322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,751.81/42,439.95 = 17,322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,751.81x = 42,439.95 × 17,322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,751.81x = 735,154,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,154,150.69/30,751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,906.04

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