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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,799.95, 42,503.90 and 16,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,799.95, 42,503.90 and 16,652.76 is: 22,980.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,799.95 : 42,503.90 = 16,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,799.95/42,503.90 = 16,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,799.95x = 42,503.90 × 16,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,799.95x = 707,807,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,807,162.50/30,799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,980.79

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