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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,777.63, 42,473.14 and 16,630.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,777.63, 42,473.14 and 16,630.47 is: 22,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,777.63 : 42,473.14 = 16,630.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,777.63/42,473.14 = 16,630.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,777.63x = 42,473.14 × 16,630.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,777.63x = 706,348,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,348,239.00/30,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.05

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