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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,203.26, 41,679.10 and 16,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,203.26, 41,679.10 and 16,775.39 is: 23,149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,203.26 : 41,679.10 = 16,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,203.26/41,679.10 = 16,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,203.26x = 41,679.10 × 16,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,203.26x = 699,183,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,183,157.35/30,203.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.26

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