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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,479.13, 42,069.65 and 17,734.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,479.13, 42,069.65 and 17,734.77 is: 24,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,479.13 : 42,069.65 = 17,734.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,479.13/42,069.65 = 17,734.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,479.13x = 42,069.65 × 17,734.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,479.13x = 746,095,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,095,566.73/30,479.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.90

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