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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,972.60, 42,743.97 and 17,541.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,972.60, 42,743.97 and 17,541.59 is: 24,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,972.60 : 42,743.97 = 17,541.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,972.60/42,743.97 = 17,541.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,972.60x = 42,743.97 × 17,541.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,972.60x = 749,796,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,796,982.99/30,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.40

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