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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,905.36, 42,649.44 and 16,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,905.36, 42,649.44 and 16,758.20 is: 23,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,905.36 : 42,649.44 = 16,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,905.36/42,649.44 = 16,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,905.36x = 42,649.44 × 16,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,905.36x = 714,727,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,727,845.41/30,905.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.34

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