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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,785.52, 42,483.87 and 16,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,785.52, 42,483.87 and 16,638.33 is: 22,960.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,785.52 : 42,483.87 = 16,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,785.52/42,483.87 = 16,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,785.52x = 42,483.87 × 16,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,785.52x = 706,860,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,860,648.74/30,785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.82

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