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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,794.93, 42,496.98 and 16,647.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,794.93, 42,496.98 and 16,647.77 is: 22,973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,794.93 : 42,496.98 = 16,647.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,794.93/42,496.98 = 16,647.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,794.93x = 42,496.98 × 16,647.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,794.93x = 707,479,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,479,948.73/30,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.91

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