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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,907.92, 42,652.89 and 16,760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,907.92, 42,652.89 and 16,760.73 is: 23,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,907.92 : 42,652.89 = 16,760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,907.92/42,652.89 = 16,760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,907.92x = 42,652.89 × 16,760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,907.92x = 714,893,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,893,573.01/30,907.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.79

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