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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.52, 42,718.71 and 16,808.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.52, 42,718.71 and 16,808.36 is: 23,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.52 : 42,718.71 = 16,808.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.52/42,718.71 = 16,808.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.52x = 42,718.71 × 16,808.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.52x = 718,031,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,031,456.42/30,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.59

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