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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,948.72, 42,709.44 and 16,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,948.72, 42,709.44 and 16,801.64 is: 23,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,948.72 : 42,709.44 = 16,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,948.72/42,709.44 = 16,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,948.72x = 42,709.44 × 16,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,948.72x = 717,588,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,588,635.48/30,948.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.38

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