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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,682.07, 42,336.77 and 17,936.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,682.07, 42,336.77 and 17,936.45 is: 24,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,682.07 : 42,336.77 = 17,936.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,682.07/42,336.77 = 17,936.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,682.07x = 42,336.77 × 17,936.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,682.07x = 759,371,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,371,358.27/30,682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.68

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