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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,904.21, 42,647.83 and 16,757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,904.21, 42,647.83 and 16,757.06 is: 23,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,904.21 : 42,647.83 = 16,757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,904.21/42,647.83 = 16,757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,904.21x = 42,647.83 × 16,757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,904.21x = 714,651,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,651,991.05/30,904.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.75

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