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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.83, 42,725.07 and 17,533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.83, 42,725.07 and 17,533.35 is: 24,195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.83 : 42,725.07 = 17,533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.83/42,725.07 = 17,533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.83x = 42,725.07 × 17,533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.83x = 749,113,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,113,606.08/30,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.53

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