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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,942.94, 42,697.70 and 17,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,942.94, 42,697.70 and 17,329.08 is: 23,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,942.94 : 42,697.70 = 17,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,942.94/42,697.70 = 17,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,942.94x = 42,697.70 × 17,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,942.94x = 739,911,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,911,859.12/30,942.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,912.14

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