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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,827.94, 42,542.58 and 16,680.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,827.94, 42,542.58 and 16,680.80 is: 23,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,827.94 : 42,542.58 = 16,680.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,827.94/42,542.58 = 16,680.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,827.94x = 42,542.58 × 16,680.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,827.94x = 709,644,268.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,644,268.46/30,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.52

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