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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.34, 42,718.53 and 16,808.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.34, 42,718.53 and 16,808.18 is: 23,195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.34 : 42,718.53 = 16,808.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.34/42,718.53 = 16,808.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.34x = 42,718.53 × 16,808.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.34x = 718,020,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,020,741.58/30,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.38

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