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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,753.24, 42,443.52 and 17,327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,753.24, 42,443.52 and 17,327.14 is: 23,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,753.24 : 42,443.52 = 17,327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,753.24/42,443.52 = 17,327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,753.24x = 42,443.52 × 17,327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,753.24x = 735,424,813.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,424,813.13/30,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.73

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