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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,509.76, 42,106.08 and 17,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,509.76, 42,106.08 and 17,080.80 is: 23,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,509.76 : 42,106.08 = 17,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,509.76/42,106.08 = 17,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,509.76x = 42,106.08 × 17,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,509.76x = 719,205,531.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,205,531.26/30,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.97

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