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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.91, 41,686.93 and 16,778.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.91, 41,686.93 and 16,778.22 is: 23,154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.91 : 41,686.93 = 16,778.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.91/41,686.93 = 16,778.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.91x = 41,686.93 × 16,778.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.91x = 699,432,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,432,482.66/30,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,154.72

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