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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.73, 42,759.44 and 16,838.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.73, 42,759.44 and 16,838.57 is: 23,236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.73 : 42,759.44 = 16,838.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.73/42,759.44 = 16,838.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.73x = 42,759.44 × 16,838.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.73x = 720,007,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,007,525.61/30,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.75

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