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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,920.54, 42,670.46 and 16,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,920.54, 42,670.46 and 16,773.48 is: 23,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,920.54 : 42,670.46 = 16,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,920.54/42,670.46 = 16,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,920.54x = 42,670.46 × 16,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,920.54x = 715,732,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,732,149.33/30,920.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.47

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