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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,960.81, 42,725.94 and 16,813.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,960.81, 42,725.94 and 16,813.65 is: 23,202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,960.81 : 42,725.94 = 16,813.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,960.81/42,725.94 = 16,813.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,960.81x = 42,725.94 × 16,813.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,960.81x = 718,379,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,379,001.08/30,960.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.85

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