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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,955.78, 42,718.11 and 16,808.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,955.78, 42,718.11 and 16,808.62 is: 23,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,955.78 : 42,718.11 = 16,808.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,955.78/42,718.11 = 16,808.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,955.78x = 42,718.11 × 16,808.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,955.78x = 718,032,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,032,478.11/30,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.43

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