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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.84, 41,691.46 and 16,782.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.84, 41,691.46 and 16,782.76 is: 23,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.84 : 41,691.46 = 16,782.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.84/41,691.46 = 16,782.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.84x = 41,691.46 × 16,782.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.84x = 699,697,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,697,767.23/30,211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.72

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