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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,238.04, 41,725.33 and 16,807.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,238.04, 41,725.33 and 16,807.13 is: 23,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,238.04 : 41,725.33 = 16,807.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,238.04/41,725.33 = 16,807.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,238.04x = 41,725.33 × 16,807.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,238.04x = 701,282,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,282,951.43/30,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.08

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