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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,562.89, 42,176.95 and 17,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,562.89, 42,176.95 and 17,824.92 is: 24,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,562.89 : 42,176.95 = 17,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,562.89/42,176.95 = 17,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,562.89x = 42,176.95 × 17,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,562.89x = 751,800,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,800,759.59/30,562.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.48

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