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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,583.68, 42,204.97 and 17,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,583.68, 42,204.97 and 17,844.27 is: 24,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,583.68 : 42,204.97 = 17,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,583.68/42,204.97 = 17,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,583.68x = 42,204.97 × 17,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,583.68x = 753,116,643.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,116,643.68/30,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.79

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