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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,402.93, 41,955.63 and 16,790.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,402.93, 41,955.63 and 16,790.68 is: 23,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,402.93 : 41,955.63 = 16,790.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,402.93/41,955.63 = 16,790.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,402.93x = 41,955.63 × 16,790.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,402.93x = 704,463,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,463,557.53/30,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,170.91

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