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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,445.08, 42,014.08 and 17,016.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,445.08, 42,014.08 and 17,016.34 is: 23,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,445.08 : 42,014.08 = 17,016.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,445.08/42,014.08 = 17,016.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,445.08x = 42,014.08 × 17,016.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,445.08x = 714,925,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,925,870.07/30,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.48

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