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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,968.73, 42,736.82 and 16,821.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,968.73, 42,736.82 and 16,821.47 is: 23,213.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,968.73 : 42,736.82 = 16,821.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,968.73/42,736.82 = 16,821.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,968.73x = 42,736.82 × 16,821.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,968.73x = 718,896,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,896,158.26/30,968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,213.61

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