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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,954.78, 42,716.73 and 16,807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,954.78, 42,716.73 and 16,807.62 is: 23,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,954.78 : 42,716.73 = 16,807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,954.78/42,716.73 = 16,807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,954.78x = 42,716.73 × 16,807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,954.78x = 717,966,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,966,565.48/30,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.05

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