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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.23, 42,736.56 and 17,541.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.23, 42,736.56 and 17,541.73 is: 24,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.23 : 42,736.56 = 17,541.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.23/42,736.56 = 17,541.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.23x = 42,736.56 × 17,541.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.23x = 749,672,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,672,982.97/30,969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.03

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