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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,598.83, 42,228.63 and 16,987.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,598.83, 42,228.63 and 16,987.59 is: 23,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,598.83 : 42,228.63 = 16,987.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,598.83/42,228.63 = 16,987.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,598.83x = 42,228.63 × 16,987.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,598.83x = 717,362,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,362,652.70/30,598.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.12

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