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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.89, 41,911.83 and 16,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.89, 41,911.83 and 16,942.10 is: 23,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.89 : 41,911.83 = 16,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.89/41,911.83 = 16,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.89x = 41,911.83 × 16,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.89x = 710,074,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,074,205.48/30,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.10

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