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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,694.12, 42,358.48 and 17,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,694.12, 42,358.48 and 17,948.44 is: 24,769.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,694.12 : 42,358.48 = 17,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,694.12/42,358.48 = 17,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,694.12x = 42,358.48 × 17,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,694.12x = 760,268,636.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,268,636.77/30,694.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.19

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