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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,910.46, 42,656.43 and 16,763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,910.46, 42,656.43 and 16,763.30 is: 23,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,910.46 : 42,656.43 = 16,763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,910.46/42,656.43 = 16,763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,910.46x = 42,656.43 × 16,763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,910.46x = 715,062,533.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,062,533.02/30,910.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.35

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