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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,313.59, 63,470.52 and 17,349.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,313.59, 63,470.52 and 17,349.39 is: 26,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,313.59 : 63,470.52 = 17,349.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,313.59/63,470.52 = 17,349.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,313.59x = 63,470.52 × 17,349.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,313.59x = 1,101,174,804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,174,804.98/42,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,024.14

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