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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,512.38, 42,105.09 and 17,083.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,512.38, 42,105.09 and 17,083.51 is: 23,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,512.38 : 42,105.09 = 17,083.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,512.38/42,105.09 = 17,083.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,512.38x = 42,105.09 × 17,083.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,512.38x = 719,302,726.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,302,726.07/30,512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.13

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