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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.78, 41,986.60 and 17,680.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.78, 41,986.60 and 17,680.03 is: 24,397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.78 : 41,986.60 = 17,680.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.78/41,986.60 = 17,680.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.78x = 41,986.60 × 17,680.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.78x = 742,324,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,324,347.60/30,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.87

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