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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,814.82, 42,524.46 and 17,388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,814.82, 42,524.46 and 17,388.92 is: 23,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,814.82 : 42,524.46 = 17,388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,814.82/42,524.46 = 17,388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,814.82x = 42,524.46 × 17,388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,814.82x = 739,454,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,454,432.98/30,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,996.71

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