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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.28, 42,038.96 and 17,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.28, 42,038.96 and 17,727.04 is: 24,453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.28 : 42,038.96 = 17,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.28/42,038.96 = 17,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.28x = 42,038.96 × 17,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.28x = 745,226,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,226,325.48/30,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,453.47

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