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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,445.65, 42,016.98 and 17,017.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,445.65, 42,016.98 and 17,017.47 is: 23,485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,445.65 : 42,016.98 = 17,017.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,445.65/42,016.98 = 17,017.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,445.65x = 42,016.98 × 17,017.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,445.65x = 715,022,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,022,696.64/30,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,485.22

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