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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,524.67, 42,123.63 and 17,095.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,524.67, 42,123.63 and 17,095.83 is: 23,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,524.67 : 42,123.63 = 17,095.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,524.67/42,123.63 = 17,095.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,524.67x = 42,123.63 × 17,095.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,524.67x = 720,138,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,138,417.46/30,524.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.01

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