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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.14, 41,708.65 and 16,794.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.14, 41,708.65 and 16,794.95 is: 23,176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.14 : 41,708.65 = 16,794.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.14/41,708.65 = 16,794.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.14x = 41,708.65 × 16,794.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.14x = 700,494,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,494,425.04/30,224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,176.66

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