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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.05, 42,252.99 and 17,874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.05, 42,252.99 and 17,874.78 is: 24,670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.05 : 42,252.99 = 17,874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.05/42,252.99 = 17,874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.05x = 42,252.99 × 17,874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.05x = 755,262,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,262,775.66/30,614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.46

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