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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,953.49, 42,715.82 and 16,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,953.49, 42,715.82 and 16,806.33 is: 23,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,953.49 : 42,715.82 = 16,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,953.49/42,715.82 = 16,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,953.49x = 42,715.82 × 16,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,953.49x = 717,896,167.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,896,167.14/30,953.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.74

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