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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,791.62, 42,492.63 and 16,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,791.62, 42,492.63 and 16,644.43 is: 22,969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,791.62 : 42,492.63 = 16,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,791.62/42,492.63 = 16,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,791.62x = 42,492.63 × 16,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,791.62x = 707,265,605.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,265,605.55/30,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.42

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