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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.84, 42,779.80 and 16,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.84, 42,779.80 and 16,852.70 is: 23,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.84 : 42,779.80 = 16,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.84/42,779.80 = 16,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.84x = 42,779.80 × 16,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.84x = 720,955,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,955,135.46/30,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.74

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