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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,775.16, 42,462.14 and 17,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,775.16, 42,462.14 and 17,346.44 is: 23,933.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,775.16 : 42,462.14 = 17,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,775.16/42,462.14 = 17,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,775.16x = 42,462.14 × 17,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,775.16x = 736,566,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,566,963.78/30,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.81

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