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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,964.33, 42,731.27 and 17,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,964.33, 42,731.27 and 17,535.22 is: 24,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,964.33 : 42,731.27 = 17,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,964.33/42,731.27 = 17,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,964.33x = 42,731.27 × 17,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,964.33x = 749,302,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,302,132.65/30,964.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198.88

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