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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,946.88, 42,706.58 and 16,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,946.88, 42,706.58 and 16,799.62 is: 23,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,946.88 : 42,706.58 = 16,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,946.88/42,706.58 = 16,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,946.88x = 42,706.58 × 16,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,946.88x = 717,454,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,454,250.73/30,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.42

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