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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,995.45, 42,774.62 and 17,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,995.45, 42,774.62 and 17,566.26 is: 24,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,995.45 : 42,774.62 = 17,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,995.45/42,774.62 = 17,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,995.45x = 42,774.62 × 17,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,995.45x = 751,390,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,390,096.32/30,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,241.95

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