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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,807.28, 42,514.54 and 17,378.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,807.28, 42,514.54 and 17,378.80 is: 23,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,807.28 : 42,514.54 = 17,378.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,807.28/42,514.54 = 17,378.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,807.28x = 42,514.54 × 17,378.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,807.28x = 738,851,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,851,687.75/30,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.02

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