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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,477.02, 42,061.76 and 17,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,477.02, 42,061.76 and 17,051.67 is: 23,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,477.02 : 42,061.76 = 17,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,477.02/42,061.76 = 17,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,477.02x = 42,061.76 × 17,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,477.02x = 717,223,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,223,165.88/30,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.25

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