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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.72, 42,606.58 and 17,444.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.72, 42,606.58 and 17,444.71 is: 24,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.72 : 42,606.58 = 17,444.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.72/42,606.58 = 17,444.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.72x = 42,606.58 × 17,444.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.72x = 743,259,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,259,282.06/30,873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.17

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