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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,704.03, 42,376.68 and 17,781.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,704.03, 42,376.68 and 17,781.45 is: 24,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,704.03 : 42,376.68 = 17,781.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,704.03/42,376.68 = 17,781.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,704.03x = 42,376.68 × 17,781.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,704.03x = 753,518,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,518,657.67/30,704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.36

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