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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.93, 41,896.62 and 16,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.93, 41,896.62 and 16,931.20 is: 23,365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.93 : 41,896.62 = 16,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.93/41,896.62 = 16,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.93x = 41,896.62 × 16,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.93x = 709,359,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,359,831.45/30,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,365.00

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