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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,916.66, 42,664.99 and 17,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,916.66, 42,664.99 and 17,487.62 is: 24,132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,916.66 : 42,664.99 = 17,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,916.66/42,664.99 = 17,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,916.66x = 42,664.99 × 17,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,916.66x = 746,109,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,109,132.42/30,916.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.92

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