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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,477.83, 42,057.43 and 17,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,477.83, 42,057.43 and 17,046.76 is: 23,523.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,477.83 : 42,057.43 = 17,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,477.83/42,057.43 = 17,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,477.83x = 42,057.43 × 17,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,477.83x = 716,942,915.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,942,915.43/30,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.42

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