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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.34, 42,779.55 and 16,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.34, 42,779.55 and 16,852.20 is: 23,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.34 : 42,779.55 = 16,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.34/42,779.55 = 16,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.34x = 42,779.55 × 16,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.34x = 720,929,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,929,532.51/30,999.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.29

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