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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,444.64, 42,008.47 and 17,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,444.64, 42,008.47 and 17,016.01 is: 23,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,444.64 : 42,008.47 = 17,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,444.64/42,008.47 = 17,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,444.64x = 42,008.47 × 17,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,444.64x = 714,816,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,816,545.60/30,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,479.22

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