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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.82, 42,768.68 and 16,844.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.82, 42,768.68 and 16,844.67 is: 23,245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.82 : 42,768.68 = 16,844.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.82/42,768.68 = 16,844.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.82x = 42,768.68 × 16,844.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.82x = 720,424,216.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,424,216.71/30,991.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.63

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