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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,811.89, 42,520.43 and 16,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,811.89, 42,520.43 and 16,664.74 is: 22,997.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,811.89 : 42,520.43 = 16,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,811.89/42,520.43 = 16,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,811.89x = 42,520.43 × 16,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,811.89x = 708,591,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,591,910.64/30,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.35

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