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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,663.30, 42,314.85 and 17,050.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,663.30, 42,314.85 and 17,050.80 is: 23,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,663.30 : 42,314.85 = 17,050.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,663.30/42,314.85 = 17,050.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,663.30x = 42,314.85 × 17,050.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,663.30x = 721,502,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,502,044.38/30,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.82

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