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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,223.28, 41,706.68 and 16,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,223.28, 41,706.68 and 16,795.44 is: 23,176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,223.28 : 41,706.68 = 16,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,223.28/41,706.68 = 16,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,223.28x = 41,706.68 × 16,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,223.28x = 700,482,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,482,041.54/30,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.90

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