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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,873.98, 42,603.99 and 17,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,873.98, 42,603.99 and 17,445.80 is: 24,074.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,873.98 : 42,603.99 = 17,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,873.98/42,603.99 = 17,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,873.98x = 42,603.99 × 17,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,873.98x = 743,260,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,260,688.74/30,873.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.02

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