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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.76, 42,773.94 and 17,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.76, 42,773.94 and 17,566.20 is: 24,243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.76 : 42,773.94 = 17,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.76/42,773.94 = 17,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.76x = 42,773.94 × 17,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.76x = 751,375,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,375,584.83/30,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,243.58

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