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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.43, 42,711.26 and 17,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.43, 42,711.26 and 17,521.44 is: 24,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.43 : 42,711.26 = 17,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.43/42,711.26 = 17,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.43x = 42,711.26 × 17,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.43x = 748,362,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,362,691.81/30,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.40

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