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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,245.67, 41,737.82 and 16,815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,245.67, 41,737.82 and 16,815.93 is: 23,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,245.67 : 41,737.82 = 16,815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,245.67/41,737.82 = 16,815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,245.67x = 41,737.82 × 16,815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,245.67x = 701,860,175.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,860,175.39/30,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,205.31

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