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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,756.33, 42,434.96 and 17,322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,756.33, 42,434.96 and 17,322.89 is: 23,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,756.33 : 42,434.96 = 17,322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,756.33/42,434.96 = 17,322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,756.33x = 42,434.96 × 17,322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,756.33x = 735,095,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,095,845.45/30,756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.64

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