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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,822.92, 42,537.88 and 17,395.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,822.92, 42,537.88 and 17,395.35 is: 24,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,822.92 : 42,537.88 = 17,395.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,822.92/42,537.88 = 17,395.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,822.92x = 42,537.88 × 17,395.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,822.92x = 739,961,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,961,075.24/30,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.85

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