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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.87, 41,707.66 and 16,795.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.87, 41,707.66 and 16,795.27 is: 23,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.87 : 41,707.66 = 16,795.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.87/41,707.66 = 16,795.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.87x = 41,707.66 × 16,795.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.87x = 700,491,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,491,118.25/30,224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.99

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