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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.92, 42,757.56 and 16,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.92, 42,757.56 and 16,836.46 is: 23,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.92 : 42,757.56 = 16,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.92/42,757.56 = 16,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.92x = 42,757.56 × 16,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.92x = 719,885,948.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,885,948.64/30,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.18

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