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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,483.14, 42,067.78 and 17,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,483.14, 42,067.78 and 17,054.96 is: 23,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,483.14 : 42,067.78 = 17,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,483.14/42,067.78 = 17,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,483.14x = 42,067.78 × 17,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,483.14x = 717,464,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,464,305.19/30,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,536.43

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