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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.72, 42,009.48 and 17,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.72, 42,009.48 and 17,010.90 is: 23,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.72 : 42,009.48 = 17,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.72/42,009.48 = 17,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.72x = 42,009.48 × 17,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.72x = 714,619,063.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,619,063.33/30,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.30

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