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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,439.38, 42,005.54 and 17,010.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,439.38, 42,005.54 and 17,010.75 is: 23,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,439.38 : 42,005.54 = 17,010.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,439.38/42,005.54 = 17,010.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,439.38x = 42,005.54 × 17,010.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,439.38x = 714,545,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,545,654.50/30,439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.38

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