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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,957.92, 42,720.72 and 17,529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,957.92, 42,720.72 and 17,529.92 is: 24,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,957.92 : 42,720.72 = 17,529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,957.92/42,720.72 = 17,529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,957.92x = 42,720.72 × 17,529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,957.92x = 748,890,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,890,803.94/30,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.60

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