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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.19, 42,715.82 and 17,523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.19, 42,715.82 and 17,523.36 is: 24,180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.19 : 42,715.82 = 17,523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.19/42,715.82 = 17,523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.19x = 42,715.82 × 17,523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.19x = 748,524,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,524,735.36/30,955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.92

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