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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.33, 42,509.93 and 17,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.33, 42,509.93 and 17,375.54 is: 23,978.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.33 : 42,509.93 = 17,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.33/42,509.93 = 17,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.33x = 42,509.93 × 17,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.33x = 738,633,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,633,008.51/30,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,978.22

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