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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.82, 42,734.43 and 16,819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.82, 42,734.43 and 16,819.66 is: 23,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.82 : 42,734.43 = 16,819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.82/42,734.43 = 16,819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.82x = 42,734.43 × 16,819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.82x = 718,778,369.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,778,369.22/30,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.25

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