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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,838.12, 42,558.66 and 17,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,838.12, 42,558.66 and 17,404.60 is: 24,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,838.12 : 42,558.66 = 17,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,838.12/42,558.66 = 17,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,838.12x = 42,558.66 × 17,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,838.12x = 740,716,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,716,453.84/30,838.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.51

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