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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,975.10, 42,746.56 and 17,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,975.10, 42,746.56 and 17,548.26 is: 24,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,975.10 : 42,746.56 = 17,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,975.10/42,746.56 = 17,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,975.10x = 42,746.56 × 17,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,975.10x = 750,127,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,127,748.99/30,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.12

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