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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.29, 41,726.49 and 16,808.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.29, 41,726.49 and 16,808.01 is: 23,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.29 : 41,726.49 = 16,808.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.29/41,726.49 = 16,808.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.29x = 41,726.49 × 16,808.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.29x = 701,339,261.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,339,261.18/30,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.05

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