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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,951.65, 42,715.92 and 17,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,951.65, 42,715.92 and 17,525.27 is: 24,186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,951.65 : 42,715.92 = 17,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,951.65/42,715.92 = 17,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,951.65x = 42,715.92 × 17,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,951.65x = 748,608,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,608,203.81/30,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.37

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