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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.06, 41,690.70 and 16,782.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.06, 41,690.70 and 16,782.18 is: 23,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.06 : 41,690.70 = 16,782.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.06/41,690.70 = 16,782.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.06x = 41,690.70 × 16,782.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.06x = 699,660,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,660,831.73/30,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.10

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