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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,498.15, 42,091.86 and 17,574.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,498.15, 42,091.86 and 17,574.91 is: 24,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,498.15 : 42,091.86 = 17,574.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,498.15/42,091.86 = 17,574.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,498.15x = 42,091.86 × 17,574.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,498.15x = 739,760,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,760,651.23/30,498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.92

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