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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,922.38, 42,679.04 and 17,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,922.38, 42,679.04 and 17,493.66 is: 24,144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,922.38 : 42,679.04 = 17,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,922.38/42,679.04 = 17,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,922.38x = 42,679.04 × 17,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,922.38x = 746,612,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,612,527.42/30,922.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.73

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