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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.34, 42,281.16 and 17,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.34, 42,281.16 and 17,028.23 is: 23,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.34 : 42,281.16 = 17,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.34/42,281.16 = 17,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.34x = 42,281.16 × 17,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.34x = 719,973,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,973,305.41/30,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,498.33

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