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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,774.98, 42,469.47 and 16,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,774.98, 42,469.47 and 16,627.82 is: 22,946.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,774.98 : 42,469.47 = 16,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,774.98/42,469.47 = 16,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,774.98x = 42,469.47 × 16,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,774.98x = 706,174,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,174,708.90/30,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.39

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