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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,961.65, 42,726.38 and 16,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,961.65, 42,726.38 and 16,814.19 is: 23,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,961.65 : 42,726.38 = 16,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,961.65/42,726.38 = 16,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,961.65x = 42,726.38 × 16,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,961.65x = 718,409,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,409,387.26/30,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.20

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