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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,963.29, 42,730.34 and 17,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,963.29, 42,730.34 and 17,534.25 is: 24,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,963.29 : 42,730.34 = 17,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,963.29/42,730.34 = 17,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,963.29x = 42,730.34 × 17,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,963.29x = 749,244,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,244,376.47/30,963.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.83

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