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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,891.29, 42,629.93 and 16,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,891.29, 42,629.93 and 16,744.13 is: 23,106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,891.29 : 42,629.93 = 16,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,891.29/42,629.93 = 16,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,891.29x = 42,629.93 × 16,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,891.29x = 713,801,015.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,801,015.59/30,891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.87

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