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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.74, 42,734.18 and 16,819.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.74, 42,734.18 and 16,819.28 is: 23,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.74 : 42,734.18 = 16,819.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.74/42,734.18 = 16,819.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.74x = 42,734.18 × 16,819.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.74x = 718,758,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,758,138.99/30,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.65

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