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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,905.01, 42,651.55 and 17,478.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,905.01, 42,651.55 and 17,478.65 is: 24,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,905.01 : 42,651.55 = 17,478.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,905.01/42,651.55 = 17,478.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,905.01x = 42,651.55 × 17,478.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,905.01x = 745,491,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,491,514.41/30,905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.03

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