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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,756.67, 42,444.21 and 16,609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,756.67, 42,444.21 and 16,609.52 is: 22,921.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,756.67 : 42,444.21 = 16,609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,756.67/42,444.21 = 16,609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,756.67x = 42,444.21 × 16,609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,756.67x = 704,977,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,977,837.81/30,756.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,921.13

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