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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,522.98, 42,121.22 and 17,094.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,522.98, 42,121.22 and 17,094.12 is: 23,589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,522.98 : 42,121.22 = 17,094.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,522.98/42,121.22 = 17,094.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,522.98x = 42,121.22 × 17,094.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,522.98x = 720,025,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,025,189.23/30,522.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.61

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