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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,226.96, 41,711.92 and 16,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,226.96, 41,711.92 and 16,799.04 is: 23,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,226.96 : 41,711.92 = 16,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,226.96/41,711.92 = 16,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,226.96x = 41,711.92 × 16,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,226.96x = 700,720,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,720,170.56/30,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.96

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