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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,781.62, 42,475.44 and 17,354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,781.62, 42,475.44 and 17,354.94 is: 23,948.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,781.62 : 42,475.44 = 17,354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,781.62/42,475.44 = 17,354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,781.62x = 42,475.44 × 17,354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,781.62x = 737,158,712.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,158,712.67/30,781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,948.02

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