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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.58, 42,057.44 and 17,045.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.58, 42,057.44 and 17,045.58 is: 23,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.58 : 42,057.44 = 17,045.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.58/42,057.44 = 17,045.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.58x = 42,057.44 × 17,045.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.58x = 716,893,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,893,372.89/30,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.08

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