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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,871.59, 42,602.80 and 16,724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,871.59, 42,602.80 and 16,724.44 is: 23,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,871.59 : 42,602.80 = 16,724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,871.59/42,602.80 = 16,724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,871.59x = 42,602.80 × 16,724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,871.59x = 712,507,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,507,972.43/30,871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.73

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