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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,979.37, 42,750.81 and 17,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,979.37, 42,750.81 and 17,366.51 is: 23,965.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,979.37 : 42,750.81 = 17,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,979.37/42,750.81 = 17,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,979.37x = 42,750.81 × 17,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,979.37x = 742,432,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,432,369.37/30,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.38

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