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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.44, 42,727.14 and 17,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.44, 42,727.14 and 17,535.12 is: 24,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.44 : 42,727.14 = 17,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.44/42,727.14 = 17,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.44x = 42,727.14 × 17,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.44x = 749,225,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,225,527.16/30,958.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.01

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