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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,778.08, 42,474.70 and 17,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,778.08, 42,474.70 and 17,349.90 is: 23,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,778.08 : 42,474.70 = 17,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,778.08/42,474.70 = 17,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,778.08x = 42,474.70 × 17,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,778.08x = 736,931,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,931,797.53/30,778.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.40

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