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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.22, 42,750.44 and 17,556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.22, 42,750.44 and 17,556.18 is: 24,222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.22 : 42,750.44 = 17,556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.22/42,750.44 = 17,556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.22x = 42,750.44 × 17,556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.22x = 750,534,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,534,419.72/30,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.34

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