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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.52, 41,746.06 and 16,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.52, 41,746.06 and 16,822.72 is: 23,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.52 : 41,746.06 = 16,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.52/41,746.06 = 16,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.52x = 41,746.06 × 16,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.52x = 702,282,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,282,278.48/30,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.01

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