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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868.94, 42,599.97 and 17,442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868.94, 42,599.97 and 17,442.18 is: 24,070.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868.94 : 42,599.97 = 17,442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868.94/42,599.97 = 17,442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868.94x = 42,599.97 × 17,442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868.94x = 743,036,344.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,036,344.73/30,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.68

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