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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,810.26, 42,515.70 and 17,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,810.26, 42,515.70 and 17,377.22 is: 23,979.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,810.26 : 42,515.70 = 17,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,810.26/42,515.70 = 17,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,810.26x = 42,515.70 × 17,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,810.26x = 738,804,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,804,672.35/30,810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.18

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