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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,449.58, 42,021.17 and 17,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,449.58, 42,021.17 and 17,023.06 is: 23,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,449.58 : 42,021.17 = 17,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,449.58/42,021.17 = 17,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,449.58x = 42,021.17 × 17,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,449.58x = 715,328,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,328,929.43/30,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.25

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