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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,484.81, 42,070.67 and 17,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,484.81, 42,070.67 and 17,055.26 is: 23,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,484.81 : 42,070.67 = 17,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,484.81/42,070.67 = 17,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,484.81x = 42,070.67 × 17,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,484.81x = 717,526,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,526,363.04/30,484.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.18

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