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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,511.11, 42,100.48 and 17,082.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,511.11, 42,100.48 and 17,082.93 is: 23,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,511.11 : 42,100.48 = 17,082.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,511.11/42,100.48 = 17,082.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,511.11x = 42,100.48 × 17,082.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,511.11x = 719,199,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,199,552.81/30,511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,571.73

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