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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,832.89, 42,549.51 and 16,685.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,832.89, 42,549.51 and 16,685.73 is: 23,026.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,832.89 : 42,549.51 = 16,685.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,832.89/42,549.51 = 16,685.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,832.89x = 42,549.51 × 16,685.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,832.89x = 709,969,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,969,635.49/30,832.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.37

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