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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.78, 41,742.66 and 16,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.78, 41,742.66 and 16,819.60 is: 23,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.78 : 41,742.66 = 16,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.78/41,742.66 = 16,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.78x = 41,742.66 × 16,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.78x = 702,094,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,094,844.14/30,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.45

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