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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,513.51, 42,106.57 and 17,084.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,513.51, 42,106.57 and 17,084.66 is: 23,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,513.51 : 42,106.57 = 17,084.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,513.51/42,106.57 = 17,084.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,513.51x = 42,106.57 × 17,084.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,513.51x = 719,376,178.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,376,178.97/30,513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.66

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