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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,952.79, 42,714.41 and 17,523.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,952.79, 42,714.41 and 17,523.69 is: 24,182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,952.79 : 42,714.41 = 17,523.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,952.79/42,714.41 = 17,523.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,952.79x = 42,714.41 × 17,523.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,952.79x = 748,513,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,513,991.75/30,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,182.44

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