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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.72, 41,712.06 and 16,797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.72, 41,712.06 and 16,797.64 is: 23,180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.72 : 41,712.06 = 16,797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.72/41,712.06 = 16,797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.72x = 41,712.06 × 16,797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.72x = 700,664,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,664,167.54/30,226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.29

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