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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.06, 42,755.26 and 17,554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.06, 42,755.26 and 17,554.05 is: 24,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.06 : 42,755.26 = 17,554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.06/42,755.26 = 17,554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.06x = 42,755.26 × 17,554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.06x = 750,527,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,527,971.80/30,983.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.82

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