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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,948.96, 42,710.46 and 16,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,948.96, 42,710.46 and 16,802.70 is: 23,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,948.96 : 42,710.46 = 16,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,948.96/42,710.46 = 16,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,948.96x = 42,710.46 × 16,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,948.96x = 717,651,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,651,046.24/30,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.21

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