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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,898.06, 42,645.66 and 17,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,898.06, 42,645.66 and 17,469.88 is: 24,112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,898.06 : 42,645.66 = 17,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,898.06/42,645.66 = 17,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,898.06x = 42,645.66 × 17,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,898.06x = 745,014,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,014,562.72/30,898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.02

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