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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.94, 41,736.63 and 16,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.94, 41,736.63 and 16,995.94 is: 23,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.94 : 41,736.63 = 16,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.94/41,736.63 = 16,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.94x = 41,736.63 × 16,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.94x = 709,353,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,353,218.68/30,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.39

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