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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,442.03, 42,009.84 and 17,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,442.03, 42,009.84 and 17,013.27 is: 23,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,442.03 : 42,009.84 = 17,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,442.03/42,009.84 = 17,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,442.03x = 42,009.84 × 17,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,442.03x = 714,724,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,724,908.11/30,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.23

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