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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,976.83, 42,748.23 and 16,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,976.83, 42,748.23 and 16,829.67 is: 23,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,976.83 : 42,748.23 = 16,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,976.83/42,748.23 = 16,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,976.83x = 42,748.23 × 16,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,976.83x = 719,438,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,438,603.98/30,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.06

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