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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.61, 41,920.97 and 16,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.61, 41,920.97 and 16,948.07 is: 23,388.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.61 : 41,920.97 = 16,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.61/41,920.97 = 16,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.61x = 41,920.97 × 16,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.61x = 710,479,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,479,239.68/30,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.25

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