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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.76, 42,757.50 and 16,836.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.76, 42,757.50 and 16,836.48 is: 23,234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.76 : 42,757.50 = 16,836.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.76/42,757.50 = 16,836.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.76x = 42,757.50 × 16,836.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.76x = 719,885,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,885,793.60/30,983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.29

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