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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,758.22, 42,445.26 and 17,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,758.22, 42,445.26 and 17,332.29 is: 23,917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,758.22 : 42,445.26 = 17,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,758.22/42,445.26 = 17,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,758.22x = 42,445.26 × 17,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,758.22x = 735,673,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,673,555.45/30,758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.95

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