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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.63, 42,508.63 and 17,375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.63, 42,508.63 and 17,375.09 is: 23,976.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.63 : 42,508.63 = 17,375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.63/42,508.63 = 17,375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.63x = 42,508.63 × 17,375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.63x = 738,591,063.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,591,063.17/30,804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.62

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