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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,966.93, 42,733.04 and 16,819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,966.93, 42,733.04 and 16,819.47 is: 23,210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,966.93 : 42,733.04 = 16,819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,966.93/42,733.04 = 16,819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,966.93x = 42,733.04 × 16,819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,966.93x = 718,747,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,747,000.19/30,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.15

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