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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.07, 42,769.06 and 16,844.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.07, 42,769.06 and 16,844.91 is: 23,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.07 : 42,769.06 = 16,844.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.07/42,769.06 = 16,844.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.07x = 42,769.06 × 16,844.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.07x = 720,440,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,440,966.48/30,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.98

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