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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,940.61, 42,698.09 and 16,793.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,940.61, 42,698.09 and 16,793.49 is: 23,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,940.61 : 42,698.09 = 16,793.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,940.61/42,698.09 = 16,793.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,940.61x = 42,698.09 × 16,793.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,940.61x = 717,049,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,049,989.42/30,940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.04

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