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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,977.82, 42,749.28 and 16,830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,977.82, 42,749.28 and 16,830.54 is: 23,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,977.82 : 42,749.28 = 16,830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,977.82/42,749.28 = 16,830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,977.82x = 42,749.28 × 16,830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,977.82x = 719,493,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,493,467.01/30,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.08

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