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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,828.88, 42,543.96 and 16,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,828.88, 42,543.96 and 16,681.84 is: 23,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,828.88 : 42,543.96 = 16,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,828.88/42,543.96 = 16,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,828.88x = 42,543.96 × 16,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,828.88x = 709,711,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,711,533.69/30,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.00

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