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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.69, 42,724.87 and 17,533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.69, 42,724.87 and 17,533.23 is: 24,195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.69 : 42,724.87 = 17,533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.69/42,724.87 = 17,533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.69x = 42,724.87 × 17,533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.69x = 749,104,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,104,972.43/30,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.36

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