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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,798.79, 42,502.23 and 16,651.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,798.79, 42,502.23 and 16,651.63 is: 22,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,798.79 : 42,502.23 = 16,651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,798.79/42,502.23 = 16,651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,798.79x = 42,502.23 × 16,651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,798.79x = 707,731,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,731,523.71/30,798.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.20

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