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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.89, 42,713.25 and 17,521.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.89, 42,713.25 and 17,521.87 is: 24,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.89 : 42,713.25 = 17,521.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.89/42,713.25 = 17,521.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.89x = 42,713.25 × 17,521.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.89x = 748,415,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,415,906.99/30,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.76

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