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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,475.21, 42,053.82 and 17,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,475.21, 42,053.82 and 17,044.14 is: 23,519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,475.21 : 42,053.82 = 17,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,475.21/42,053.82 = 17,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,475.21x = 42,053.82 × 17,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,475.21x = 716,771,110.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,771,110.39/30,475.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.81

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