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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,921.97, 42,672.45 and 16,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,921.97, 42,672.45 and 16,774.92 is: 23,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,921.97 : 42,672.45 = 16,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,921.97/42,672.45 = 16,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,921.97x = 42,672.45 × 16,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,921.97x = 715,826,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,826,934.95/30,921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.46

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