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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,522.93, 42,122.23 and 17,093.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,522.93, 42,122.23 and 17,093.99 is: 23,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,522.93 : 42,122.23 = 17,093.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,522.93/42,122.23 = 17,093.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,522.93x = 42,122.23 × 17,093.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,522.93x = 720,036,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,036,804.03/30,522.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.03

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