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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,344.34, 63,530.39 and 17,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,344.34, 63,530.39 and 17,396.14 is: 26,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,344.34 : 63,530.39 = 17,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,344.34/63,530.39 = 17,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,344.34x = 63,530.39 × 17,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,344.34x = 1,105,183,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,183,154.06/42,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.91

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