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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.91, 42,713.93 and 17,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.91, 42,713.93 and 17,522.73 is: 24,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.91 : 42,713.93 = 17,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.91/42,713.93 = 17,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.91x = 42,713.93 × 17,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.91x = 748,464,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,464,706.44/30,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,182.32

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