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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,239.81, 41,732.36 and 16,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,239.81, 41,732.36 and 16,811.29 is: 23,200.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,239.81 : 41,732.36 = 16,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,239.81/41,732.36 = 16,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,239.81x = 41,732.36 × 16,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,239.81x = 701,574,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,574,555.65/30,239.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.36

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