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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.68, 41,725.26 and 16,807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.68, 41,725.26 and 16,807.50 is: 23,194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.68 : 41,725.26 = 16,807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.68/41,725.26 = 16,807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.68x = 41,725.26 × 16,807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.68x = 701,297,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,297,307.45/30,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.36

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