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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,464.88, 42,041.19 and 17,035.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,464.88, 42,041.19 and 17,035.95 is: 23,509.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,464.88 : 42,041.19 = 17,035.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,464.88/42,041.19 = 17,035.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,464.88x = 42,041.19 × 17,035.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,464.88x = 716,211,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,211,610.78/30,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.42

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