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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.92, 42,307.52 and 17,921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.92, 42,307.52 and 17,921.63 is: 24,723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.92 : 42,307.52 = 17,921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.92/42,307.52 = 17,921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.92x = 42,307.52 × 17,921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.92x = 758,219,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,219,418.51/30,667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,723.54

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