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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,948.23, 42,708.52 and 16,801.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,948.23, 42,708.52 and 16,801.07 is: 23,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,948.23 : 42,708.52 = 16,801.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,948.23/42,708.52 = 16,801.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,948.23x = 42,708.52 × 16,801.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,948.23x = 717,548,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,548,834.12/30,948.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,185.46

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