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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,692.61, 42,172.29 and 24,394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,692.61, 42,172.29 and 24,394.05 is: 33,517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,692.61 : 42,172.29 = 24,394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,692.61/42,172.29 = 24,394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,692.61x = 42,172.29 × 24,394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,692.61x = 1,028,752,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,752,950.87/30,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,517.94

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