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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.96, 42,720.50 and 17,528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.96, 42,720.50 and 17,528.58 is: 24,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.96 : 42,720.50 = 17,528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.96/42,720.50 = 17,528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.96x = 42,720.50 × 17,528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.96x = 748,829,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,829,701.89/30,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.94

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