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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.69, 42,711.12 and 17,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.69, 42,711.12 and 17,523.20 is: 24,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.69 : 42,711.12 = 17,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.69/42,711.12 = 17,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.69x = 42,711.12 × 17,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.69x = 748,435,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,435,604.76/30,950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,181.55

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