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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.80, 41,686.20 and 16,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.80, 41,686.20 and 16,779 is: 23,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.80 : 41,686.20 = 16,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.80/41,686.20 = 16,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.80x = 41,686.20 × 16,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.80x = 699,452,749.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,452,749.80/30,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.94

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