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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,766.73, 42,458.97 and 17,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,766.73, 42,458.97 and 17,337.24 is: 23,925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,766.73 : 42,458.97 = 17,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,766.73/42,458.97 = 17,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,766.73x = 42,458.97 × 17,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,766.73x = 736,121,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,121,353.04/30,766.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.89

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