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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,438.82, 42,005.34 and 17,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,438.82, 42,005.34 and 17,009.92 is: 23,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,438.82 : 42,005.34 = 17,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,438.82/42,005.34 = 17,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,438.82x = 42,005.34 × 17,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,438.82x = 714,507,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,507,472.97/30,438.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.56

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