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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,805.32, 42,511.28 and 17,376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,805.32, 42,511.28 and 17,376.52 is: 23,979.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,805.32 : 42,511.28 = 17,376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,805.32/42,511.28 = 17,376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,805.32x = 42,511.28 × 17,376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,805.32x = 738,698,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,698,107.15/30,805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.56

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