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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.41, 42,506.46 and 17,373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.41, 42,506.46 and 17,373.54 is: 23,975.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.41 : 42,506.46 = 17,373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.41/42,506.46 = 17,373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.41x = 42,506.46 × 17,373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.41x = 738,487,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,487,683.07/30,802.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,975.00

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