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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.65, 42,497.96 and 17,366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.65, 42,497.96 and 17,366.86 is: 23,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.65 : 42,497.96 = 17,366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.65/42,497.96 = 17,366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.65x = 42,497.96 × 17,366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.65x = 738,056,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,056,121.61/30,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.25

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