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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,483.46, 42,066.21 and 17,054.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,483.46, 42,066.21 and 17,054.95 is: 23,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,483.46 : 42,066.21 = 17,054.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,483.46/42,066.21 = 17,054.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,483.46x = 42,066.21 × 17,054.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,483.46x = 717,437,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,437,108.24/30,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.29

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