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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,444.14, 42,007.79 and 17,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,444.14, 42,007.79 and 17,015.51 is: 23,478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,444.14 : 42,007.79 = 17,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,444.14/42,007.79 = 17,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,444.14x = 42,007.79 × 17,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,444.14x = 714,783,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,783,885.75/30,444.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,478.54

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