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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,719.97, 42,381.98 and 17,969.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,719.97, 42,381.98 and 17,969.09 is: 24,790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,719.97 : 42,381.98 = 17,969.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,719.97/42,381.98 = 17,969.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,719.97x = 42,381.98 × 17,969.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,719.97x = 761,565,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,565,311.24/30,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.56

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