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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.83, 41,733.68 and 16,813.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.83, 41,733.68 and 16,813.46 is: 23,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.83 : 41,733.68 = 16,813.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.83/41,733.68 = 16,813.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.83x = 41,733.68 × 16,813.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.83x = 701,687,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,687,266.60/30,240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.31

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