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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,229.61, 41,713.68 and 16,798.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,229.61, 41,713.68 and 16,798.69 is: 23,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,229.61 : 41,713.68 = 16,798.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,229.61/41,713.68 = 16,798.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,229.61x = 41,713.68 × 16,798.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,229.61x = 700,735,294.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,735,294.22/30,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.43

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