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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.55, 42,769.46 and 17,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.55, 42,769.46 and 17,194.24 is: 23,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.55 : 42,769.46 = 17,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.55/42,769.46 = 17,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.55x = 42,769.46 × 17,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.55x = 735,388,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,388,359.91/30,991.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.67

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