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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.79, 42,757.90 and 16,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.79, 42,757.90 and 16,836.63 is: 23,234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.79 : 42,757.90 = 16,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.79/42,757.90 = 16,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.79x = 42,757.90 × 16,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.79x = 719,898,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,898,941.88/30,983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.70

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