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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.46, 42,725.06 and 16,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.46, 42,725.06 and 16,813.40 is: 23,202.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.46 : 42,725.06 = 16,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.46/42,725.06 = 16,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.46x = 42,725.06 × 16,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.46x = 718,353,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,353,523.80/30,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.29

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