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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,466.53, 42,042.51 and 17,717.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,466.53, 42,042.51 and 17,717.94 is: 24,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,466.53 : 42,042.51 = 17,717.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,466.53/42,042.51 = 17,717.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,466.53x = 42,042.51 × 17,717.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,466.53x = 744,906,669.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,906,669.63/30,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.00

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