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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.18, 42,767.51 and 16,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.18, 42,767.51 and 16,843.92 is: 23,244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.18 : 42,767.51 = 16,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.18/42,767.51 = 16,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.18x = 42,767.51 × 16,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.18x = 720,372,432.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,372,432.82/30,991.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.44

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