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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.79, 42,549.36 and 16,685.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.79, 42,549.36 and 16,685.63 is: 23,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.79 : 42,549.36 = 16,685.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.79/42,549.36 = 16,685.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.79x = 42,549.36 × 16,685.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.79x = 709,962,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,962,877.70/30,832.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.23

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