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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,670.98, 42,323.04 and 17,927.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,670.98, 42,323.04 and 17,927.15 is: 24,737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,670.98 : 42,323.04 = 17,927.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,670.98/42,323.04 = 17,927.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,670.98x = 42,323.04 × 17,927.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,670.98x = 758,731,486.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,731,486.54/30,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.76

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