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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,811.97, 42,520.52 and 16,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,811.97, 42,520.52 and 16,664.81 is: 22,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,811.97 : 42,520.52 = 16,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,811.97/42,520.52 = 16,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,811.97x = 42,520.52 × 16,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,811.97x = 708,596,409.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,596,409.88/30,811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.44

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