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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,664.95, 42,318.09 and 17,921.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,664.95, 42,318.09 and 17,921.49 is: 24,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,664.95 : 42,318.09 = 17,921.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,664.95/42,318.09 = 17,921.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,664.95x = 42,318.09 × 17,921.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,664.95x = 758,403,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,403,226.75/30,664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.92

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