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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,477.51, 42,062.45 and 17,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,477.51, 42,062.45 and 17,052.16 is: 23,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,477.51 : 42,062.45 = 17,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,477.51/42,062.45 = 17,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,477.51x = 42,062.45 × 17,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,477.51x = 717,255,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,255,627.39/30,477.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.93

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