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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,888.78, 42,628.69 and 17,460.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,888.78, 42,628.69 and 17,460.13 is: 24,096.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,888.78 : 42,628.69 = 17,460.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,888.78/42,628.69 = 17,460.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,888.78x = 42,628.69 × 17,460.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,888.78x = 744,302,469.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,302,469.13/30,888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.21

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