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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,463.16, 42,038.32 and 17,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,463.16, 42,038.32 and 17,034.44 is: 23,507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,463.16 : 42,038.32 = 17,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,463.16/42,038.32 = 17,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,463.16x = 42,038.32 × 17,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,463.16x = 716,099,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,099,239.74/30,463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.06

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