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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,893.78, 42,633.47 and 16,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,893.78, 42,633.47 and 16,746.66 is: 23,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,893.78 : 42,633.47 = 16,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,893.78/42,633.47 = 16,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,893.78x = 42,633.47 × 16,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,893.78x = 713,968,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,968,226.71/30,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.42

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