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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,443.89, 42,011.75 and 17,015.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,443.89, 42,011.75 and 17,015.25 is: 23,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,443.89 : 42,011.75 = 17,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,443.89/42,011.75 = 17,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,443.89x = 42,011.75 × 17,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,443.89x = 714,840,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,840,429.19/30,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.59

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