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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,474.33, 42,058.47 and 17,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,474.33, 42,058.47 and 17,046.33 is: 23,526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,474.33 : 42,058.47 = 17,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,474.33/42,058.47 = 17,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,474.33x = 42,058.47 × 17,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,474.33x = 716,942,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,942,558.92/30,474.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.11

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