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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,230.44, 41,718.71 and 16,802.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,230.44, 41,718.71 and 16,802.26 is: 23,187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,230.44 : 41,718.71 = 16,802.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,230.44/41,718.71 = 16,802.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,230.44x = 41,718.71 × 16,802.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,230.44x = 700,968,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,968,549.99/30,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,187.51

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