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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.11, 41,683.26 and 16,778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.11, 41,683.26 and 16,778.22 is: 23,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.11 : 41,683.26 = 16,778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.11/41,683.26 = 16,778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.11x = 41,683.26 × 16,778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.11x = 699,370,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,370,813.20/30,206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.29

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