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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.24, 42,718.62 and 16,808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.24, 42,718.62 and 16,808.32 is: 23,195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.24 : 42,718.62 = 16,808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.24/42,718.62 = 16,808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.24x = 42,718.62 × 16,808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.24x = 718,028,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,028,234.92/30,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.69

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