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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,997.28, 42,775.32 and 16,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,997.28, 42,775.32 and 16,849.76 is: 23,252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,997.28 : 42,775.32 = 16,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,997.28/42,775.32 = 16,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,997.28x = 42,775.32 × 16,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,997.28x = 720,753,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,753,875.92/30,997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.17

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