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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,951.65, 42,713.39 and 16,804.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,951.65, 42,713.39 and 16,804.49 is: 23,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,951.65 : 42,713.39 = 16,804.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,951.65/42,713.39 = 16,804.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,951.65x = 42,713.39 × 16,804.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,951.65x = 717,776,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,776,563.57/30,951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.25

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