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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,807.83, 42,514.85 and 16,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,807.83, 42,514.85 and 16,660.67 is: 22,991.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,807.83 : 42,514.85 = 16,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,807.83/42,514.85 = 16,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,807.83x = 42,514.85 × 16,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,807.83x = 708,325,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,325,715.03/30,807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.74

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