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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,679.65, 42,341.40 and 17,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,679.65, 42,341.40 and 17,069.04 is: 23,557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,679.65 : 42,341.40 = 17,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,679.65/42,341.40 = 17,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,679.65x = 42,341.40 × 17,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,679.65x = 722,727,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,727,050.26/30,679.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.21

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