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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,511.28, 42,105.14 and 17,082.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,511.28, 42,105.14 and 17,082.56 is: 23,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,511.28 : 42,105.14 = 17,082.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,511.28/42,105.14 = 17,082.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,511.28x = 42,105.14 × 17,082.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,511.28x = 719,263,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,263,580.36/30,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.69

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