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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,708.65, 42,377.43 and 17,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,708.65, 42,377.43 and 17,279.90 is: 23,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,708.65 : 42,377.43 = 17,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,708.65/42,377.43 = 17,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,708.65x = 42,377.43 × 17,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,708.65x = 732,277,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,277,540.77/30,708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,845.97

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