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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,997.97, 42,777.21 and 16,850.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,997.97, 42,777.21 and 16,850.81 is: 23,254.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,997.97 : 42,777.21 = 16,850.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,997.97/42,777.21 = 16,850.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,997.97x = 42,777.21 × 16,850.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,997.97x = 720,830,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,830,808.17/30,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.13

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