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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,985.96, 42,761.70 and 16,839.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,985.96, 42,761.70 and 16,839.88 is: 23,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,985.96 : 42,761.70 = 16,839.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,985.96/42,761.70 = 16,839.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,985.96x = 42,761.70 × 16,839.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,985.96x = 720,101,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,101,896.60/30,985.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.62

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