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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.45, 42,710.12 and 16,802.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.45, 42,710.12 and 16,802.29 is: 23,187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.45 : 42,710.12 = 16,802.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.45/42,710.12 = 16,802.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.45x = 42,710.12 × 16,802.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.45x = 717,627,524.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,627,524.61/30,949.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,187.09

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