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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,836, 42,553.60 and 16,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,836, 42,553.60 and 16,688.84 is: 23,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,836 : 42,553.60 = 16,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,836/42,553.60 = 16,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,836x = 42,553.60 × 16,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,836x = 710,170,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,170,221.82/30,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.56

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