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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.14, 41,726.52 and 16,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.14, 41,726.52 and 16,808.26 is: 23,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.14 : 41,726.52 = 16,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.14/41,726.52 = 16,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.14x = 41,726.52 × 16,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.14x = 701,350,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,350,197.06/30,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.99

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