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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,920.88, 42,670.80 and 16,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,920.88, 42,670.80 and 16,773.72 is: 23,147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,920.88 : 42,670.80 = 16,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,920.88/42,670.80 = 16,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,920.88x = 42,670.80 × 16,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,920.88x = 715,748,148.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,748,148.49/30,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.73

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