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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.28, 41,709.44 and 16,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.28, 41,709.44 and 16,797.44 is: 23,179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.28 : 41,709.44 = 16,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.28/41,709.44 = 16,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.28x = 41,709.44 × 16,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.28x = 700,611,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,611,815.83/30,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.66

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