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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,962.35, 42,732.11 and 17,536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,962.35, 42,732.11 and 17,536.25 is: 24,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,962.35 : 42,732.11 = 17,536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,962.35/42,732.11 = 17,536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,962.35x = 42,732.11 × 17,536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,962.35x = 749,360,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,360,775.65/30,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.32

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