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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.60, 41,682.28 and 16,777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.60, 41,682.28 and 16,777.72 is: 23,152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.60 : 41,682.28 = 16,777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.60/41,682.28 = 16,777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.60x = 41,682.28 × 16,777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.60x = 699,333,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,333,622.80/30,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.45

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