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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,792.62, 42,488.35 and 17,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,792.62, 42,488.35 and 17,364.44 is: 23,959.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,792.62 : 42,488.35 = 17,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,792.62/42,488.35 = 17,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,792.62x = 42,488.35 × 17,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,792.62x = 737,786,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,786,467.08/30,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,959.85

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