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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,829.40, 42,544.44 and 16,682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,829.40, 42,544.44 and 16,682.24 is: 23,021.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,829.40 : 42,544.44 = 16,682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,829.40/42,544.44 = 16,682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,829.40x = 42,544.44 × 16,682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,829.40x = 709,736,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,736,558.75/30,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.42

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