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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.62, 42,011.34 and 17,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.62, 42,011.34 and 17,014.92 is: 23,480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.62 : 42,011.34 = 17,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.62/42,011.34 = 17,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.62x = 42,011.34 × 17,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.62x = 714,819,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,819,589.19/30,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.11

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