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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,796.10, 42,498 and 17,367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,796.10, 42,498 and 17,367.10 is: 23,966.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,796.10 : 42,498 = 17,367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,796.10/42,498 = 17,367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,796.10x = 42,498 × 17,367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,796.10x = 738,067,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,067,015.80/30,796.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.25

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