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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.80, 42,553.40 and 16,688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.80, 42,553.40 and 16,688.64 is: 23,030.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.80 : 42,553.40 = 16,688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.80/42,553.40 = 16,688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.80x = 42,553.40 × 16,688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.80x = 710,158,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,158,423.70/30,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.32

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