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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.54, 41,696.46 and 16,786.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.54, 41,696.46 and 16,786.26 is: 23,166.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.54 : 41,696.46 = 16,786.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.54/41,696.46 = 16,786.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.54x = 41,696.46 × 16,786.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.54x = 699,927,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,927,618.64/30,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.02

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