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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,949.65, 42,709.95 and 16,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,949.65, 42,709.95 and 16,802.19 is: 23,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,949.65 : 42,709.95 = 16,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,949.65/42,709.95 = 16,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,949.65x = 42,709.95 × 16,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,949.65x = 717,620,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,620,694.79/30,949.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,186.71

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