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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.27, 42,496.62 and 17,366.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.27, 42,496.62 and 17,366.43 is: 23,965.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.27 : 42,496.62 = 17,366.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.27/42,496.62 = 17,366.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.27x = 42,496.62 × 17,366.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.27x = 738,014,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,014,576.47/30,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.19

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