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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.08, 42,768.12 and 16,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.08, 42,768.12 and 16,843.92 is: 23,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.08 : 42,768.12 = 16,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.08/42,768.12 = 16,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.08x = 42,768.12 × 16,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.08x = 720,382,791.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,382,791.83/30,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.84

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