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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,881.19, 42,614.93 and 17,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,881.19, 42,614.93 and 17,452.15 is: 24,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,881.19 : 42,614.93 = 17,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,881.19/42,614.93 = 17,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,881.19x = 42,614.93 × 17,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,881.19x = 743,722,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,722,150.60/30,881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.34

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