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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.44, 42,748.97 and 16,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.44, 42,748.97 and 16,830.38 is: 23,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.44 : 42,748.97 = 16,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.44/42,748.97 = 16,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.44x = 42,748.97 × 16,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.44x = 719,481,432.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,481,432.43/30,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.98

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