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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,563.49, 42,176.97 and 17,135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,563.49, 42,176.97 and 17,135.85 is: 23,647.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,563.49 : 42,176.97 = 17,135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,563.49/42,176.97 = 17,135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,563.49x = 42,176.97 × 17,135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,563.49x = 722,738,231.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,738,231.37/30,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.11

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