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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.83, 41,742.27 and 16,636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.83, 41,742.27 and 16,636.14 is: 22,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.83 : 41,742.27 = 16,636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.83/41,742.27 = 16,636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.83x = 41,742.27 × 16,636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.83x = 694,430,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,430,247.64/30,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.02

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