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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,721.97, 42,384.73 and 17,971.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,721.97, 42,384.73 and 17,971.09 is: 24,793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,721.97 : 42,384.73 = 17,971.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,721.97/42,384.73 = 17,971.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,721.97x = 42,384.73 × 17,971.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,721.97x = 761,699,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,699,797.46/30,721.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.33

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