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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,529.99, 42,127.09 and 17,101.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,529.99, 42,127.09 and 17,101.81 is: 23,598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,529.99 : 42,127.09 = 17,101.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,529.99/42,127.09 = 17,101.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,529.99x = 42,127.09 × 17,101.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,529.99x = 720,449,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,449,489.03/30,529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.09

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