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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,828.28, 42,543.17 and 17,400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,828.28, 42,543.17 and 17,400.10 is: 24,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,828.28 : 42,543.17 = 17,400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,828.28/42,543.17 = 17,400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,828.28x = 42,543.17 × 17,400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,828.28x = 740,255,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,255,284.21/30,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.22

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