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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,598.03, 42,226.71 and 17,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,598.03, 42,226.71 and 17,849.19 is: 24,632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,598.03 : 42,226.71 = 17,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,598.03/42,226.71 = 17,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,598.03x = 42,226.71 × 17,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,598.03x = 753,712,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,712,661.28/30,598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.72

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