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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,828.67, 42,543.60 and 16,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,828.67, 42,543.60 and 16,681.51 is: 23,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,828.67 : 42,543.60 = 16,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,828.67/42,543.60 = 16,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,828.67x = 42,543.60 × 16,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,828.67x = 709,691,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,691,488.84/30,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,020.50

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