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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,524.96, 42,114.88 and 17,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,524.96, 42,114.88 and 17,094.40 is: 23,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524.96 : 42,114.88 = 17,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524.96/42,114.88 = 17,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524.96x = 42,114.88 × 17,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524.96x = 719,928,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,928,604.67/30,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,584.92

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