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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,453.78, 42,023.52 and 17,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,453.78, 42,023.52 and 17,023.26 is: 23,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,453.78 : 42,023.52 = 17,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,453.78/42,023.52 = 17,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,453.78x = 42,023.52 × 17,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,453.78x = 715,377,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,377,307.08/30,453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,490.59

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