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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.46, 42,757.06 and 17,557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.46, 42,757.06 and 17,557.28 is: 24,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.46 : 42,757.06 = 17,557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.46/42,757.06 = 17,557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.46x = 42,757.06 × 17,557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.46x = 750,697,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,697,463.97/30,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.98

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