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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,883.52, 42,614.66 and 17,454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,883.52, 42,614.66 and 17,454.67 is: 24,084.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,883.52 : 42,614.66 = 17,454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,883.52/42,614.66 = 17,454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,883.52x = 42,614.66 × 17,454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,883.52x = 743,824,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,824,764.56/30,883.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.84

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