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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.46, 42,718.70 and 16,808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.46, 42,718.70 and 16,808.30 is: 23,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.46 : 42,718.70 = 16,808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.46/42,718.70 = 16,808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.46x = 42,718.70 × 16,808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.46x = 718,028,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,028,713.83/30,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.55

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