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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.23, 41,746.44 and 16,822.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.23, 41,746.44 and 16,822.54 is: 23,214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.23 : 41,746.44 = 16,822.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.23/41,746.44 = 16,822.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.23x = 41,746.44 × 16,822.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.23x = 702,280,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,280,942.57/30,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.18

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