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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.76, 42,725.88 and 16,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.76, 42,725.88 and 16,813.60 is: 23,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.76 : 42,725.88 = 16,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.76/42,725.88 = 16,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.76x = 42,725.88 × 16,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.76x = 718,375,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,375,855.97/30,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.78

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