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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,278.78, 41,782.93 and 17,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,278.78, 41,782.93 and 17,531.05 is: 24,191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,278.78 : 41,782.93 = 17,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,278.78/41,782.93 = 17,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,278.78x = 41,782.93 × 17,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,278.78x = 732,498,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,498,634.98/30,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.81

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