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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,773.66, 42,469.97 and 17,346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,773.66, 42,469.97 and 17,346.17 is: 23,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,773.66 : 42,469.97 = 17,346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,773.66/42,469.97 = 17,346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,773.66x = 42,469.97 × 17,346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,773.66x = 736,691,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,691,020.43/30,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,939.02

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