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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,956.94, 42,720.66 and 16,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,956.94, 42,720.66 and 16,809.84 is: 23,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,956.94 : 42,720.66 = 16,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,956.94/42,720.66 = 16,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,956.94x = 42,720.66 × 16,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,956.94x = 718,127,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,127,459.29/30,956.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.62

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