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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.27, 41,682.65 and 16,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.27, 41,682.65 and 16,774.88 is: 23,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.27 : 41,682.65 = 16,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.27/41,682.65 = 16,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.27x = 41,682.65 × 16,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.27x = 699,221,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,221,159.54/30,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.75

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