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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,989.93, 42,765.57 and 16,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,989.93, 42,765.57 and 16,842.74 is: 23,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,989.93 : 42,765.57 = 16,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,989.93/42,765.57 = 16,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,989.93x = 42,765.57 × 16,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,989.93x = 720,289,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,289,162.63/30,989.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.69

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