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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,790.62, 42,491.06 and 16,643.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,790.62, 42,491.06 and 16,643.46 is: 22,967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,790.62 : 42,491.06 = 16,643.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,790.62/42,491.06 = 16,643.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,790.62x = 42,491.06 × 16,643.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,790.62x = 707,198,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,198,257.47/30,790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.98

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