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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.92, 42,778.12 and 16,852.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.92, 42,778.12 and 16,852.68 is: 23,255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.92 : 42,778.12 = 16,852.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.92/42,778.12 = 16,852.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.92x = 42,778.12 × 16,852.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.92x = 720,925,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,925,967.36/30,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.74

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