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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.57, 41,710.35 and 16,797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.57, 41,710.35 and 16,797.58 is: 23,179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.57 : 41,710.35 = 16,797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.57/41,710.35 = 16,797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.57x = 41,710.35 × 16,797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.57x = 700,632,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,632,940.95/30,226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,179.37

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