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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,971.73, 42,740.76 and 16,824.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,971.73, 42,740.76 and 16,824.69 is: 23,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,971.73 : 42,740.76 = 16,824.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,971.73/42,740.76 = 16,824.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,971.73x = 42,740.76 × 16,824.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,971.73x = 719,100,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,100,037.36/30,971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.95

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