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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.79, 42,768.46 and 16,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.79, 42,768.46 and 16,844.63 is: 23,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.79 : 42,768.46 = 16,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.79/42,768.46 = 16,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.79x = 42,768.46 × 16,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.79x = 720,418,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,418,957.69/30,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.48

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