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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,910.73, 42,656.85 and 16,763.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,910.73, 42,656.85 and 16,763.58 is: 23,133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,910.73 : 42,656.85 = 16,763.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,910.73/42,656.85 = 16,763.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,910.73x = 42,656.85 × 16,763.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,910.73x = 715,081,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,081,517.52/30,910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.77

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