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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.98, 42,723.09 and 16,810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.98, 42,723.09 and 16,810.98 is: 23,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.98 : 42,723.09 = 16,810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.98/42,723.09 = 16,810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.98x = 42,723.09 × 16,810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.98x = 718,217,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,217,011.53/30,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.99

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