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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,795.92, 42,497.49 and 17,367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,795.92, 42,497.49 and 17,367.04 is: 23,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,795.92 : 42,497.49 = 17,367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,795.92/42,497.49 = 17,367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,795.92x = 42,497.49 × 17,367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,795.92x = 738,055,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,055,608.73/30,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.02

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