Is there any easy way to find the discount rates applicable in finding the swap fixed rate. It takes a while to do the calculations Tx in advance
S2000Magician’s magical writeup
http://financialexamhelp123.com/pricing-plain-vanilla-interest-rate-swaps/
Typically, they give you the present value factors (the Zs).
But it’s still a good idea to learn how to calculate them yourself . . . just in case.