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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.31, 42,566.51 and 17,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.31, 42,566.51 and 17,415.68 is: 24,034.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.31 : 42,566.51 = 17,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.31/42,566.51 = 17,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.31x = 42,566.51 × 17,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.31x = 741,324,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,324,547.58/30,844.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.41

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