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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,922.06, 42,672.46 and 17,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,922.06, 42,672.46 and 17,493.03 is: 24,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,922.06 : 42,672.46 = 17,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,922.06/42,672.46 = 17,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,922.06x = 42,672.46 × 17,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,922.06x = 746,470,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,470,622.95/30,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.39

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