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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,811.77, 42,520.32 and 16,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,811.77, 42,520.32 and 16,664.76 is: 22,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,811.77 : 42,520.32 = 16,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,811.77/42,520.32 = 16,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,811.77x = 42,520.32 × 16,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,811.77x = 708,590,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,590,927.92/30,811.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.41

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