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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,644.49, 42,289.97 and 17,033.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,644.49, 42,289.97 and 17,033.81 is: 23,506.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,644.49 : 42,289.97 = 17,033.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,644.49/42,289.97 = 17,033.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,644.49x = 42,289.97 × 17,033.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,644.49x = 720,359,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,359,313.89/30,644.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.98

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