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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,947.45, 42,707.36 and 16,800.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,947.45, 42,707.36 and 16,800.29 is: 23,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,947.45 : 42,707.36 = 16,800.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,947.45/42,707.36 = 16,800.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,947.45x = 42,707.36 × 16,800.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,947.45x = 717,495,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,495,861.60/30,947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,184.33

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