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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,804.70, 42,511.56 and 17,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,804.70, 42,511.56 and 17,376.52 is: 23,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,804.70 : 42,511.56 = 17,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,804.70/42,511.56 = 17,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,804.70x = 42,511.56 × 17,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,804.70x = 738,702,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,702,972.57/30,804.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.20

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