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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,992.73, 42,769.93 and 16,845.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,992.73, 42,769.93 and 16,845.68 is: 23,247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,992.73 : 42,769.93 = 16,845.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,992.73/42,769.93 = 16,845.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,992.73x = 42,769.93 × 16,845.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,992.73x = 720,488,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,488,554.40/30,992.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.02

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