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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.91, 41,745.66 and 16,822.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.91, 41,745.66 and 16,822.67 is: 23,214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.91 : 41,745.66 = 16,822.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.91/41,745.66 = 16,822.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.91x = 41,745.66 × 16,822.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.91x = 702,273,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,273,253.38/30,251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.18

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