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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,449.45, 42,019.52 and 17,021.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,449.45, 42,019.52 and 17,021.95 is: 23,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,449.45 : 42,019.52 = 17,021.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,449.45/42,019.52 = 17,021.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,449.45x = 42,019.52 × 17,021.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,449.45x = 715,254,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,254,168.46/30,449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.89

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