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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,484.96, 42,066.95 and 17,053.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,484.96, 42,066.95 and 17,053.74 is: 23,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,484.96 : 42,066.95 = 17,053.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,484.96/42,066.95 = 17,053.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,484.96x = 42,066.95 × 17,053.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,484.96x = 717,398,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,398,742.62/30,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.88

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