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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,863.66, 42,591.33 and 17,252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,863.66, 42,591.33 and 17,252.01 is: 23,807.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,863.66 : 42,591.33 = 17,252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,863.66/42,591.33 = 17,252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,863.66x = 42,591.33 × 17,252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,863.66x = 734,786,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,786,051.07/30,863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,807.49

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