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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,969.46, 42,738.78 and 16,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,969.46, 42,738.78 and 16,823.26 is: 23,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,969.46 : 42,738.78 = 16,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,969.46/42,738.78 = 16,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,969.46x = 42,738.78 × 16,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,969.46x = 719,005,608.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,005,608.02/30,969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.60

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