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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.62, 41,711.91 and 16,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.62, 41,711.91 and 16,797.53 is: 23,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.62 : 41,711.91 = 16,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.62/41,711.91 = 16,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.62x = 41,711.91 × 16,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.62x = 700,656,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,656,851.02/30,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.13

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