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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,797.57, 42,498.11 and 17,372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,797.57, 42,498.11 and 17,372.13 is: 23,972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,797.57 : 42,498.11 = 17,372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,797.57/42,498.11 = 17,372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,797.57x = 42,498.11 × 17,372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,797.57x = 738,282,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,282,538.44/30,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.10

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