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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,481.14, 42,065.01 and 17,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,481.14, 42,065.01 and 17,052.96 is: 23,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,481.14 : 42,065.01 = 17,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,481.14/42,065.01 = 17,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,481.14x = 42,065.01 × 17,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,481.14x = 717,332,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,332,932.93/30,481.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.66

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