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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,486.80, 42,073.44 and 17,057.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,486.80, 42,073.44 and 17,057.26 is: 23,539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,486.80 : 42,073.44 = 17,057.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,486.80/42,073.44 = 17,057.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,486.80x = 42,073.44 × 17,057.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,486.80x = 717,657,605.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,657,605.17/30,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.95

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