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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,822.93, 42,535.48 and 17,398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,822.93, 42,535.48 and 17,398.55 is: 24,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,822.93 : 42,535.48 = 17,398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,822.93/42,535.48 = 17,398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,822.93x = 42,535.48 × 17,398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,822.93x = 740,055,531.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,055,531.76/30,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.90

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