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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.56, 41,727.99 and 16,810.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.56, 41,727.99 and 16,810.07 is: 23,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.56 : 41,727.99 = 16,810.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.56/41,727.99 = 16,810.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.56x = 41,727.99 × 16,810.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.56x = 701,450,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,450,432.86/30,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.98

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