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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.88, 42,723.41 and 17,532.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.88, 42,723.41 and 17,532.74 is: 24,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.88 : 42,723.41 = 17,532.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.88/42,723.41 = 17,532.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.88x = 42,723.41 × 17,532.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.88x = 749,058,686.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,058,686.63/30,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.28

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