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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.68, 42,778.36 and 16,852.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.68, 42,778.36 and 16,852.52 is: 23,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.68 : 42,778.36 = 16,852.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.68/42,778.36 = 16,852.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.68x = 42,778.36 × 16,852.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.68x = 720,923,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,923,232.28/30,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.83

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