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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.96, 42,722.99 and 16,811.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.96, 42,722.99 and 16,811.91 is: 23,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.96 : 42,722.99 = 16,811.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.96/42,722.99 = 16,811.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.96x = 42,722.99 × 16,811.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.96x = 718,254,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,254,849.20/30,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.23

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