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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,445.14, 42,014.02 and 17,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,445.14, 42,014.02 and 17,016.96 is: 23,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,445.14 : 42,014.02 = 17,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,445.14/42,014.02 = 17,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,445.14x = 42,014.02 × 17,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,445.14x = 714,950,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,950,897.78/30,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,483.25

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