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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,993.51, 42,770.91 and 16,846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,993.51, 42,770.91 and 16,846.32 is: 23,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,993.51 : 42,770.91 = 16,846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,993.51/42,770.91 = 16,846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,993.51x = 42,770.91 × 16,846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,993.51x = 720,532,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,532,436.55/30,993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.85

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