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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,593.32, 42,218.88 and 17,855.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,593.32, 42,218.88 and 17,855.26 is: 24,640.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,593.32 : 42,218.88 = 17,855.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,593.32/42,218.88 = 17,855.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,593.32x = 42,218.88 × 17,855.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,593.32x = 753,829,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,829,079.31/30,593.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.32

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