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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,803.13, 42,508.10 and 17,374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,803.13, 42,508.10 and 17,374.50 is: 23,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,803.13 : 42,508.10 = 17,374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,803.13/42,508.10 = 17,374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,803.13x = 42,508.10 × 17,374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,803.13x = 738,556,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,556,896.58/30,803.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.68

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