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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,934.40, 42,691.54 and 17,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,934.40, 42,691.54 and 17,506.22 is: 24,159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,934.40 : 42,691.54 = 17,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,934.40/42,691.54 = 17,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,934.40x = 42,691.54 × 17,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,934.40x = 747,367,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,367,491.38/30,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.75

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