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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,802.42, 42,506.85 and 17,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,802.42, 42,506.85 and 17,373.70 is: 23,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,802.42 : 42,506.85 = 17,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,802.42/42,506.85 = 17,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,802.42x = 42,506.85 × 17,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,802.42x = 738,501,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,501,259.85/30,802.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,975.43

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