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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,512.64, 42,107.04 and 17,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,512.64, 42,107.04 and 17,085.12 is: 23,577.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,512.64 : 42,107.04 = 17,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,512.64/42,107.04 = 17,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,512.64x = 42,107.04 × 17,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,512.64x = 719,403,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,403,831.24/30,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.24

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