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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,996.77, 42,775.82 and 16,849.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,996.77, 42,775.82 and 16,849.64 is: 23,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,996.77 : 42,775.82 = 16,849.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,996.77/42,775.82 = 16,849.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,996.77x = 42,775.82 × 16,849.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,996.77x = 720,756,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,756,869.58/30,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.65

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