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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,981.69, 42,754.64 and 16,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,981.69, 42,754.64 and 16,834.53 is: 23,231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,981.69 : 42,754.64 = 16,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,981.69/42,754.64 = 16,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,981.69x = 42,754.64 × 16,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,981.69x = 719,754,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,754,332.85/30,981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.61

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