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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.88, 41,708.46 and 16,794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.88, 41,708.46 and 16,794.10 is: 23,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.88 : 41,708.46 = 16,794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.88/41,708.46 = 16,794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.88x = 41,708.46 × 16,794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.88x = 700,456,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,456,048.09/30,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.05

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