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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,975.52, 42,746.10 and 17,546.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,975.52, 42,746.10 and 17,546.72 is: 24,214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,975.52 : 42,746.10 = 17,546.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,975.52/42,746.10 = 17,546.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,975.52x = 42,746.10 × 17,546.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,975.52x = 750,053,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,053,847.79/30,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.41

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