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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.44, 42,552.84 and 17,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.44, 42,552.84 and 17,409.48 is: 24,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.44 : 42,552.84 = 17,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.44/42,552.84 = 17,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.44x = 42,552.84 × 17,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.44x = 740,822,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,822,816.92/30,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.04

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