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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,540.38, 42,148.22 and 17,967.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,540.38, 42,148.22 and 17,967.56 is: 24,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,540.38 : 42,148.22 = 17,967.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,540.38/42,148.22 = 17,967.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,540.38x = 42,148.22 × 17,967.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,540.38x = 757,300,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,300,371.16/30,540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.70

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