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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,964.93, 42,733.11 and 17,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,964.93, 42,733.11 and 17,536.75 is: 24,201.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,964.93 : 42,733.11 = 17,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,964.93/42,733.11 = 17,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,964.93x = 42,733.11 × 17,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,964.93x = 749,399,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,399,866.79/30,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.57

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