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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,998.69, 42,778.49 and 16,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,998.69, 42,778.49 and 16,851.84 is: 23,255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,998.69 : 42,778.49 = 16,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,998.69/42,778.49 = 16,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,998.69x = 42,778.49 × 16,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,998.69x = 720,896,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,896,268.92/30,998.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.70

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