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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,994.45, 42,773.24 and 17,565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,994.45, 42,773.24 and 17,565.26 is: 24,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,994.45 : 42,773.24 = 17,565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,994.45/42,773.24 = 17,565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,994.45x = 42,773.24 × 17,565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,994.45x = 751,322,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,322,862.29/30,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,240.56

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