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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.62, 42,572.48 and 16,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.62, 42,572.48 and 16,702.43 is: 23,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.62 : 42,572.48 = 16,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.62/42,572.48 = 16,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.62x = 42,572.48 × 16,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.62x = 711,063,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,063,570.75/30,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.35

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