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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,605.81, 42,234.93 and 17,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,605.81, 42,234.93 and 17,177.82 is: 23,704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,605.81 : 42,234.93 = 17,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,605.81/42,234.93 = 17,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,605.81x = 42,234.93 × 17,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,605.81x = 725,504,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,504,025.25/30,605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,704.78

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