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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,912.98, 42,659.70 and 16,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,912.98, 42,659.70 and 16,765.82 is: 23,136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,912.98 : 42,659.70 = 16,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,912.98/42,659.70 = 16,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,912.98x = 42,659.70 × 16,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,912.98x = 715,224,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,224,851.45/30,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,136.72

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