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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.18, 42,560.76 and 17,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.18, 42,560.76 and 17,414.29 is: 24,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.18 : 42,560.76 = 17,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.18/42,560.76 = 17,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.18x = 42,560.76 × 17,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.18x = 741,165,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,165,204.46/30,835.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.35

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