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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,763.94, 42,449.28 and 17,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,763.94, 42,449.28 and 17,332.14 is: 23,915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,763.94 : 42,449.28 = 17,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,763.94/42,449.28 = 17,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,763.94x = 42,449.28 × 17,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,763.94x = 735,736,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,736,863.86/30,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.56

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