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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,805.08, 42,511.63 and 17,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,805.08, 42,511.63 and 17,373.70 is: 23,976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,805.08 : 42,511.63 = 17,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,805.08/42,511.63 = 17,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,805.08x = 42,511.63 × 17,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,805.08x = 738,584,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,584,219.26/30,805.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.05

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