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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,389.73, 41,937.93 and 16,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,389.73, 41,937.93 and 16,960.74 is: 23,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,389.73 : 41,937.93 = 16,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,389.73/41,937.93 = 16,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,389.73x = 41,937.93 × 16,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,389.73x = 711,298,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,298,326.87/30,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,405.88

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