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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,824.37, 42,536.88 and 17,396.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,824.37, 42,536.88 and 17,396.19 is: 24,006.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,824.37 : 42,536.88 = 17,396.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,824.37/42,536.88 = 17,396.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,824.37x = 42,536.88 × 17,396.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,824.37x = 739,979,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,979,646.49/30,824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.32

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