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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.72, 41,788.26 and 17,700.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.72, 41,788.26 and 17,700.04 is: 24,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.72 : 41,788.26 = 17,700.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.72/41,788.26 = 17,700.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.72x = 41,788.26 × 17,700.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.72x = 739,653,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,653,873.53/30,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.98

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