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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.65, 42,723.34 and 17,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.65, 42,723.34 and 17,350.41 is: 23,941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.65 : 42,723.34 = 17,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.65/42,723.34 = 17,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.65x = 42,723.34 × 17,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.65x = 741,267,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,267,465.57/30,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.47

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