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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,347.52, 63,465.87 and 17,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42,347.52, 63,465.87 and 17,358.30 is: 26,014.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42,347.52 : 63,465.87 = 17,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42,347.52/63,465.87 = 17,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42,347.52x = 63,465.87 × 17,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42,347.52x = 1,101,659,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,659,611.22/42,347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.74

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