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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,485.81, 42,072.05 and 17,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,485.81, 42,072.05 and 17,056.26 is: 23,538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,485.81 : 42,072.05 = 17,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,485.81/42,072.05 = 17,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,485.81x = 42,072.05 × 17,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,485.81x = 717,591,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,591,823.53/30,485.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.55

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