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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.58, 42,742.62 and 17,543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.58, 42,742.62 and 17,543.50 is: 24,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.58 : 42,742.62 = 17,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.58/42,742.62 = 17,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.58x = 42,742.62 × 17,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.58x = 749,855,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,855,153.97/30,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,210.29

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