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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,945.62, 42,704.66 and 16,798.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,945.62, 42,704.66 and 16,798.44 is: 23,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,945.62 : 42,704.66 = 16,798.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,945.62/42,704.66 = 16,798.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,945.62x = 42,704.66 × 16,798.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,945.62x = 717,371,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,371,584.74/30,945.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.69

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