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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.76, 42,723.12 and 16,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.76, 42,723.12 and 16,811.60 is: 23,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.76 : 42,723.12 = 16,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.76/42,723.12 = 16,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.76x = 42,723.12 × 16,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.76x = 718,244,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,244,004.19/30,958.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.02

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