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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.67, 42,768.36 and 16,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.67, 42,768.36 and 16,844.52 is: 23,245.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.67 : 42,768.36 = 16,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.67/42,768.36 = 16,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.67x = 42,768.36 × 16,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.67x = 720,412,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,412,495.39/30,991.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.36

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