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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,941.61, 42,699.68 and 16,794.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,941.61, 42,699.68 and 16,794.45 is: 23,176.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,941.61 : 42,699.68 = 16,794.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,941.61/42,699.68 = 16,794.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,941.61x = 42,699.68 × 16,794.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,941.61x = 717,117,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,117,556.80/30,941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.48

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