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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.64, 42,723.09 and 17,532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.64, 42,723.09 and 17,532.51 is: 24,194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.64 : 42,723.09 = 17,532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.64/42,723.09 = 17,532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.64x = 42,723.09 × 17,532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.64x = 749,043,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,043,002.66/30,958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.96

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