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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,200.63, 41,677.43 and 16,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,200.63, 41,677.43 and 16,773.12 is: 23,147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,200.63 : 41,677.43 = 16,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,200.63/41,677.43 = 16,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,200.63x = 41,677.43 × 16,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,200.63x = 699,060,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,060,450.82/30,200.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.22

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