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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.56, 42,767.19 and 16,844.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.56, 42,767.19 and 16,844.10 is: 23,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.56 : 42,767.19 = 16,844.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.56/42,767.19 = 16,844.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.56x = 42,767.19 × 16,844.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.56x = 720,374,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,374,825.08/30,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.23

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