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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,821.58, 42,534.18 and 17,393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,821.58, 42,534.18 and 17,393.58 is: 24,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,821.58 : 42,534.18 = 17,393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,821.58/42,534.18 = 17,393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,821.58x = 42,534.18 × 17,393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,821.58x = 739,821,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,821,662.56/30,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.37

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