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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,811.52, 42,519.89 and 16,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,811.52, 42,519.89 and 16,664.36 is: 22,996.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,811.52 : 42,519.89 = 16,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,811.52/42,519.89 = 16,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,811.52x = 42,519.89 × 16,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,811.52x = 708,566,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,566,583.18/30,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.81

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