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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.30, 42,750.78 and 17,548.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.30, 42,750.78 and 17,548.66 is: 24,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.30 : 42,750.78 = 17,548.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.30/42,750.78 = 17,548.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.30x = 42,750.78 × 17,548.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.30x = 750,218,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,218,601.46/30,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.34

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