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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.65, 41,731.61 and 16,810.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.65, 41,731.61 and 16,810.19 is: 23,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.65 : 41,731.61 = 16,810.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.65/41,731.61 = 16,810.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.65x = 41,731.61 × 16,810.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.65x = 701,516,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,516,000.40/30,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.79

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