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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,895.46, 42,634.08 and 17,465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,895.46, 42,634.08 and 17,465.92 is: 24,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,895.46 : 42,634.08 = 17,465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,895.46/42,634.08 = 17,465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,895.46x = 42,634.08 × 17,465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,895.46x = 744,643,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,643,217.38/30,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.03

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