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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,922.73, 42,673.38 and 17,493.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,922.73, 42,673.38 and 17,493.71 is: 24,141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,922.73 : 42,673.38 = 17,493.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,922.73/42,673.38 = 17,493.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,922.73x = 42,673.38 × 17,493.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,922.73x = 746,515,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,515,615.50/30,922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,141.32

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