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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,882.96, 42,618.52 and 16,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,882.96, 42,618.52 and 16,735.70 is: 23,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,882.96 : 42,618.52 = 16,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,882.96/42,618.52 = 16,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,882.96x = 42,618.52 × 16,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,882.96x = 713,250,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,250,765.16/30,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.29

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