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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,422.78, 41,982.47 and 17,677.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,422.78, 41,982.47 and 17,677.03 is: 24,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422.78 : 41,982.47 = 17,677.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422.78/41,982.47 = 17,677.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422.78x = 41,982.47 × 17,677.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422.78x = 742,125,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,125,083.37/30,422.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.73

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