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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,469.13, 42,049.54 and 17,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,469.13, 42,049.54 and 17,041.63 is: 23,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,469.13 : 42,049.54 = 17,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,469.13/42,049.54 = 17,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,469.13x = 42,049.54 × 17,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,469.13x = 716,592,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,592,702.35/30,469.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.65

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