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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,879.80, 42,614.16 and 16,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,879.80, 42,614.16 and 16,732.52 is: 23,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,879.80 : 42,614.16 = 16,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,879.80/42,614.16 = 16,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,879.80x = 42,614.16 × 16,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,879.80x = 713,042,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,042,284.48/30,879.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.90

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