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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,989.74, 42,758.76 and 17,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,989.74, 42,758.76 and 17,557.92 is: 24,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,989.74 : 42,758.76 = 17,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,989.74/42,758.76 = 17,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,989.74x = 42,758.76 × 17,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,989.74x = 750,754,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,754,887.38/30,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.92

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