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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,891.54, 42,630.48 and 16,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,891.54, 42,630.48 and 16,744.26 is: 23,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,891.54 : 42,630.48 = 16,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,891.54/42,630.48 = 16,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,891.54x = 42,630.48 × 16,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,891.54x = 713,815,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,815,841.04/30,891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,107.16

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