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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,894.98, 42,633.92 and 16,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,894.98, 42,633.92 and 16,747.52 is: 23,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,894.98 : 42,633.92 = 16,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,894.98/42,633.92 = 16,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,894.98x = 42,633.92 × 16,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,894.98x = 714,012,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,012,427.88/30,894.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.95

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