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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.18, 41,733.68 and 16,814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.18, 41,733.68 and 16,814.19 is: 23,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.18 : 41,733.68 = 16,814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.18/41,733.68 = 16,814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.18x = 41,733.68 × 16,814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.18x = 701,717,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,717,940.85/30,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.52

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