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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,511.31, 42,105.62 and 17,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,511.31, 42,105.62 and 17,082.59 is: 23,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,511.31 : 42,105.62 = 17,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,511.31/42,105.62 = 17,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,511.31x = 42,105.62 × 17,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,511.31x = 719,273,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,273,043.16/30,511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.98

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