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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,376.14, 41,920.93 and 16,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,376.14, 41,920.93 and 16,947.42 is: 23,388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,376.14 : 41,920.93 = 16,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,376.14/41,920.93 = 16,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,376.14x = 41,920.93 × 16,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,376.14x = 710,451,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,451,397.90/30,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.47

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