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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,244.69, 41,737.67 and 16,996.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,244.69, 41,737.67 and 16,996.69 is: 23,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,244.69 : 41,737.67 = 16,996.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,244.69/41,737.67 = 16,996.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,244.69x = 41,737.67 × 16,996.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,244.69x = 709,402,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,402,176.46/30,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,455.43

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