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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,202.63, 41,681.49 and 16,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,202.63, 41,681.49 and 16,773.97 is: 23,149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,202.63 : 41,681.49 = 16,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,202.63/41,681.49 = 16,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,202.63x = 41,681.49 × 16,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,202.63x = 699,164,062.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,164,062.82/30,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.11

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