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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.98, 42,469.52 and 17,349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.98, 42,469.52 and 17,349.80 is: 23,940.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.98 : 42,469.52 = 17,349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.98/42,469.52 = 17,349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.98x = 42,469.52 × 17,349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.98x = 736,837,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,837,379.00/30,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.41

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