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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,912.72, 42,659.52 and 16,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,912.72, 42,659.52 and 16,765.44 is: 23,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,912.72 : 42,659.52 = 16,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,912.72/42,659.52 = 16,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,912.72x = 42,659.52 × 16,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,912.72x = 715,205,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,205,622.99/30,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,136.29

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