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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.88, 41,682.33 and 16,775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.88, 41,682.33 and 16,775.10 is: 23,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.88 : 41,682.33 = 16,775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.88/41,682.33 = 16,775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.88x = 41,682.33 × 16,775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.88x = 699,225,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,225,253.98/30,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.88

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