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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,892.93, 42,634.08 and 17,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,892.93, 42,634.08 and 17,465.44 is: 24,103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,892.93 : 42,634.08 = 17,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,892.93/42,634.08 = 17,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,892.93x = 42,634.08 × 17,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,892.93x = 744,622,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,622,833.37/30,892.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.34

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