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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,481.26, 42,065.74 and 17,052.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,481.26, 42,065.74 and 17,052.74 is: 23,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,481.26 : 42,065.74 = 17,052.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,481.26/42,065.74 = 17,052.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,481.26x = 42,065.74 × 17,052.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,481.26x = 717,336,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,336,127.13/30,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.68

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