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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,462.52, 42,038.04 and 17,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,462.52, 42,038.04 and 17,033.80 is: 23,506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,462.52 : 42,038.04 = 17,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,462.52/42,038.04 = 17,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,462.52x = 42,038.04 × 17,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,462.52x = 716,067,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,067,565.75/30,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.51

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