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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,938.93, 42,695.69 and 17,509.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,938.93, 42,695.69 and 17,509.94 is: 24,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,938.93 : 42,695.69 = 17,509.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,938.93/42,695.69 = 17,509.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,938.93x = 42,695.69 × 17,509.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,938.93x = 747,598,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,598,970.16/30,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.70

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