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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,978.62, 42,750.88 and 16,831.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,978.62, 42,750.88 and 16,831.70 is: 23,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,978.62 : 42,750.88 = 16,831.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,978.62/42,750.88 = 16,831.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,978.62x = 42,750.88 × 16,831.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,978.62x = 719,569,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,569,731.06/30,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.95

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