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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,947.88, 42,707.96 and 16,800.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,947.88, 42,707.96 and 16,800.62 is: 23,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,947.88 : 42,707.96 = 16,800.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,947.88/42,707.96 = 16,800.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,947.88x = 42,707.96 × 16,800.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,947.88x = 717,520,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,520,206.94/30,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,184.79

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