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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.48, 42,497.82 and 17,366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.48, 42,497.82 and 17,366.88 is: 23,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.48 : 42,497.82 = 17,366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.48/42,497.82 = 17,366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.48x = 42,497.82 × 17,366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.48x = 738,054,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,054,540.20/30,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.33

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