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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.29, 41,713.28 and 16,798.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.29, 41,713.28 and 16,798.11 is: 23,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.29 : 41,713.28 = 16,798.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.29/41,713.28 = 16,798.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.29x = 41,713.28 × 16,798.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.29x = 700,704,265.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,704,265.90/30,226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.95

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