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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,473.62, 42,052.83 and 17,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,473.62, 42,052.83 and 17,045.44 is: 23,522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,473.62 : 42,052.83 = 17,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,473.62/42,052.83 = 17,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,473.62x = 42,052.83 × 17,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,473.62x = 716,809,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,809,043.16/30,473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.28

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