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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,947.73, 42,707.82 and 16,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,947.73, 42,707.82 and 16,800.58 is: 23,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,947.73 : 42,707.82 = 16,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,947.73/42,707.82 = 16,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,947.73x = 42,707.82 × 16,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,947.73x = 717,516,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,516,146.54/30,947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,184.77

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