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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,950.46, 42,712.50 and 16,804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,950.46, 42,712.50 and 16,804.20 is: 23,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,950.46 : 42,712.50 = 16,804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,950.46/42,712.50 = 16,804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,950.46x = 42,712.50 × 16,804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,950.46x = 717,749,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,749,392.50/30,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.27

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