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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,513.52, 42,106.94 and 17,084.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,513.52, 42,106.94 and 17,084.55 is: 23,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,513.52 : 42,106.94 = 17,084.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,513.52/42,106.94 = 17,084.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,513.52x = 42,106.94 × 17,084.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,513.52x = 719,378,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,378,121.78/30,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.72

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