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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.50, 42,727.08 and 16,814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.50, 42,727.08 and 16,814.34 is: 23,203.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.50 : 42,727.08 = 16,814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.50/42,727.08 = 16,814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.50x = 42,727.08 × 16,814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.50x = 718,427,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,427,650.33/30,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.90

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