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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,235.83, 41,725.58 and 16,808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,235.83, 41,725.58 and 16,808.32 is: 23,195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,235.83 : 41,725.58 = 16,808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,235.83/41,725.58 = 16,808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,235.83x = 41,725.58 × 16,808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,235.83x = 701,336,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,336,900.83/30,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.56

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