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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,929.67, 42,681.80 and 16,782.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,929.67, 42,681.80 and 16,782.21 is: 23,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,929.67 : 42,681.80 = 16,782.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,929.67/42,681.80 = 16,782.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,929.67x = 42,681.80 × 16,782.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,929.67x = 716,294,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,294,972.73/30,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.83

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