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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.14, 41,723.76 and 16,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.14, 41,723.76 and 16,806.26 is: 23,192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.14 : 41,723.76 = 16,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.14/41,723.76 = 16,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.14x = 41,723.76 × 16,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.14x = 701,220,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,220,358.74/30,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.23

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