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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,821.82, 42,534.09 and 16,674.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,821.82, 42,534.09 and 16,674.68 is: 23,011.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,821.82 : 42,534.09 = 16,674.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,821.82/42,534.09 = 16,674.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,821.82x = 42,534.09 × 16,674.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,821.82x = 709,242,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,242,339.84/30,821.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.05

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