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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.97, 42,310.92 and 17,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.97, 42,310.92 and 17,913.90 is: 24,721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.97 : 42,310.92 = 17,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.97/42,310.92 = 17,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.97x = 42,310.92 × 17,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.97x = 757,953,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,953,589.79/30,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.28

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