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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,566.97, 42,182.53 and 17,828.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,566.97, 42,182.53 and 17,828.95 is: 24,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,566.97 : 42,182.53 = 17,828.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,566.97/42,182.53 = 17,828.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,566.97x = 42,182.53 × 17,828.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,566.97x = 752,070,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,070,218.24/30,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.02

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