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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,923.64, 42,674.63 and 17,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,923.64, 42,674.63 and 17,494.62 is: 24,142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,923.64 : 42,674.63 = 17,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,923.64/42,674.63 = 17,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,923.64x = 42,674.63 × 17,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,923.64x = 746,576,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,576,435.49/30,923.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.58

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