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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,439.08, 42,007.59 and 17,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,439.08, 42,007.59 and 17,010.36 is: 23,475.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,439.08 : 42,007.59 = 17,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,439.08/42,007.59 = 17,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,439.08x = 42,007.59 × 17,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,439.08x = 714,564,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,564,228.63/30,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.22

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