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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,910.94, 42,656.80 and 17,484.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,910.94, 42,656.80 and 17,484.81 is: 24,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,910.94 : 42,656.80 = 17,484.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,910.94/42,656.80 = 17,484.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,910.94x = 42,656.80 × 17,484.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,910.94x = 745,845,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,845,955.78/30,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,128.87

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