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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,909.73, 42,656.35 and 17,480.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,909.73, 42,656.35 and 17,480.71 is: 24,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,909.73 : 42,656.35 = 17,480.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,909.73/42,656.35 = 17,480.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,909.73x = 42,656.35 × 17,480.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,909.73x = 745,663,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,663,277.24/30,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.90

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