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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,463.06, 42,042.94 and 17,035.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,463.06, 42,042.94 and 17,035.07 is: 23,510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,463.06 : 42,042.94 = 17,035.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,463.06/42,042.94 = 17,035.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,463.06x = 42,042.94 × 17,035.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,463.06x = 716,204,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,204,339.26/30,463.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.58

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