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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.57, 42,777.59 and 16,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.57, 42,777.59 and 16,852.29 is: 23,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.57 : 42,777.59 = 16,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.57/42,777.59 = 16,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.57x = 42,777.59 × 16,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.57x = 720,900,352.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,900,352.18/30,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.17

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