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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,486.46, 42,070.34 and 17,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,486.46, 42,070.34 and 17,057.96 is: 23,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,486.46 : 42,070.34 = 17,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,486.46/42,070.34 = 17,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,486.46x = 42,070.34 × 17,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,486.46x = 717,634,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,634,176.91/30,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.44

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