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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,952.65, 42,717.30 and 17,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,952.65, 42,717.30 and 17,526.27 is: 24,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,952.65 : 42,717.30 = 17,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,952.65/42,717.30 = 17,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,952.65x = 42,717.30 × 17,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,952.65x = 748,674,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,674,933.47/30,952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,187.75

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