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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,496.76, 42,086.34 and 17,070.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,496.76, 42,086.34 and 17,070.33 is: 23,557.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,496.76 : 42,086.34 = 17,070.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,496.76/42,086.34 = 17,070.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,496.76x = 42,086.34 × 17,070.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,496.76x = 718,427,712.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,427,712.29/30,496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.51

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