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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,221.77, 41,705.21 and 16,792.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,221.77, 41,705.21 and 16,792.68 is: 23,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,221.77 : 41,705.21 = 16,792.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,221.77/41,705.21 = 16,792.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,221.77x = 41,705.21 × 16,792.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,221.77x = 700,342,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,342,037.34/30,221.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.43

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