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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.83, 42,056.40 and 17,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.83, 42,056.40 and 17,044.83 is: 23,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.83 : 42,056.40 = 17,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.83/42,056.40 = 17,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.83x = 42,056.40 × 17,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.83x = 716,844,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,844,188.41/30,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.04

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