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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,806.34, 42,512.68 and 17,377.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,806.34, 42,512.68 and 17,377.54 is: 23,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,806.34 : 42,512.68 = 17,377.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,806.34/42,512.68 = 17,377.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,806.34x = 42,512.68 × 17,377.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,806.34x = 738,765,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,765,797.21/30,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.97

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