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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,917.92, 42,666.54 and 16,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,917.92, 42,666.54 and 16,770.76 is: 23,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,917.92 : 42,666.54 = 16,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,917.92/42,666.54 = 16,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,917.92x = 42,666.54 × 16,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,917.92x = 715,550,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,550,302.37/30,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,143.55

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