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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.71, 42,553.38 and 16,688.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.71, 42,553.38 and 16,688.55 is: 23,030.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.71 : 42,553.38 = 16,688.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.71/42,553.38 = 16,688.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.71x = 42,553.38 × 16,688.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.71x = 710,154,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,154,126.36/30,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.25

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