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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,482.33, 42,063.65 and 17,051.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,482.33, 42,063.65 and 17,051.26 is: 23,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,482.33 : 42,063.65 = 17,051.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,482.33/42,063.65 = 17,051.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,482.33x = 42,063.65 × 17,051.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,482.33x = 717,238,281.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,238,281.01/30,482.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.64

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