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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,849.88, 42,572.64 and 16,702.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,849.88, 42,572.64 and 16,702.68 is: 23,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,849.88 : 42,572.64 = 16,702.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,849.88/42,572.64 = 16,702.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,849.88x = 42,572.64 × 16,702.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,849.88x = 711,077,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,077,182.68/30,849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,049.59

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