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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,835.95, 42,553.72 and 16,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,835.95, 42,553.72 and 16,688.80 is: 23,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,835.95 : 42,553.72 = 16,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,835.95/42,553.72 = 16,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,835.95x = 42,553.72 × 16,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,835.95x = 710,170,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,170,522.34/30,835.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.60

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