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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,237.71, 41,726.61 and 16,808.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,237.71, 41,726.61 and 16,808.85 is: 23,195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,237.71 : 41,726.61 = 16,808.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,237.71/41,726.61 = 16,808.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,237.71x = 41,726.61 × 16,808.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,237.71x = 701,376,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,376,328.50/30,237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,195.42

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