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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,781.28, 42,475.62 and 17,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,781.28, 42,475.62 and 17,355.84 is: 23,949.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,781.28 : 42,475.62 = 17,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,781.28/42,475.62 = 17,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,781.28x = 42,475.62 × 17,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,781.28x = 737,199,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,199,970.42/30,781.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.62

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