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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,868, 42,597.84 and 16,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,868, 42,597.84 and 16,720.84 is: 23,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,868 : 42,597.84 = 16,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,868/42,597.84 = 16,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,868x = 42,597.84 × 16,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,868x = 712,271,666.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,271,666.99/30,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.76

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