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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.04, 42,717.51 and 17,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.04, 42,717.51 and 17,525.94 is: 24,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.04 : 42,717.51 = 17,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.04/42,717.51 = 17,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.04x = 42,717.51 × 17,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.04x = 748,664,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,664,517.21/30,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.55

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