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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.16, 42,474.80 and 17,349.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.16, 42,474.80 and 17,349.67 is: 23,943.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.16 : 42,474.80 = 17,349.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.16/42,474.80 = 17,349.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.16x = 42,474.80 × 17,349.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.16x = 736,923,763.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,923,763.32/30,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.85

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