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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.10, 41,709.63 and 16,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.10, 41,709.63 and 16,797.14 is: 23,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.10 : 41,709.63 = 16,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.10/41,709.63 = 16,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.10x = 41,709.63 × 16,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.10x = 700,602,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,602,494.46/30,226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.73

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