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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,703.22, 42,370.14 and 17,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,703.22, 42,370.14 and 17,091.05 is: 23,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,703.22 : 42,370.14 = 17,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,703.22/42,370.14 = 17,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,703.22x = 42,370.14 × 17,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,703.22x = 724,150,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,150,012.12/30,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,585.47

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