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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,830.61, 42,546.35 and 16,683.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,830.61, 42,546.35 and 16,683.45 is: 23,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,830.61 : 42,546.35 = 16,683.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,830.61/42,546.35 = 16,683.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,830.61x = 42,546.35 × 16,683.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,830.61x = 709,819,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,819,944.62/30,830.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.22

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