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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,805.33, 42,511.30 and 17,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,805.33, 42,511.30 and 17,376.54 is: 23,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,805.33 : 42,511.30 = 17,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,805.33/42,511.30 = 17,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,805.33x = 42,511.30 × 17,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,805.33x = 738,699,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,699,304.90/30,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.59

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