Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,842.88, 42,563.48 and 16,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 30,842.88, 42,563.48 and 16,696 is: 23,040.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,842.88 : 42,563.48 = 16,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,842.88/42,563.48 = 16,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,842.88x = 42,563.48 × 16,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,842.88x = 710,639,862.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,639,862.08/30,842.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,040.65
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