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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.37, 42,037.97 and 17,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.37, 42,037.97 and 17,033.76 is: 23,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.37 : 42,037.97 = 17,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.37/42,037.97 = 17,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.37x = 42,037.97 × 17,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.37x = 716,064,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,064,606.70/30,464.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.99

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