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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.56, 42,718.98 and 16,808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.56, 42,718.98 and 16,808.52 is: 23,195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.56 : 42,718.98 = 16,808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.56/42,718.98 = 16,808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.56x = 42,718.98 × 16,808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.56x = 718,042,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,042,829.71/30,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.92

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