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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,976.82, 42,747.90 and 16,829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,976.82, 42,747.90 and 16,829.54 is: 23,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,976.82 : 42,747.90 = 16,829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,976.82/42,747.90 = 16,829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,976.82x = 42,747.90 × 16,829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,976.82x = 719,427,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,427,492.97/30,976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,224.70

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