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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.62, 42,565.52 and 16,697.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.62, 42,565.52 and 16,697.52 is: 23,042.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.62 : 42,565.52 = 16,697.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.62/42,565.52 = 16,697.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.62x = 42,565.52 × 16,697.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.62x = 710,738,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,738,621.51/30,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.55

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