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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,967.31, 42,734.89 and 16,820.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,967.31, 42,734.89 and 16,820.46 is: 23,212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,967.31 : 42,734.89 = 16,820.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,967.31/42,734.89 = 16,820.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,967.31x = 42,734.89 × 16,820.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,967.31x = 718,820,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,820,528.87/30,967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,212.23

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