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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,516.65, 42,115.49 and 17,089.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,516.65, 42,115.49 and 17,089.15 is: 23,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,516.65 : 42,115.49 = 17,089.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,516.65/42,115.49 = 17,089.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,516.65x = 42,115.49 × 17,089.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,516.65x = 719,717,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,717,925.93/30,516.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,584.43

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