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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.56, 41,748.72 and 16,823.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.56, 41,748.72 and 16,823.08 is: 23,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.56 : 41,748.72 = 16,823.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.56/41,748.72 = 16,823.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.56x = 41,748.72 × 16,823.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.56x = 702,342,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,342,056.46/30,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.72

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