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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.21, 41,920.49 and 16,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.21, 41,920.49 and 16,947.66 is: 23,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.21 : 41,920.49 = 16,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.21/41,920.49 = 16,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.21x = 41,920.49 × 16,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.21x = 710,454,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,454,126.82/30,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,387.74

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