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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.69, 41,749.56 and 16,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.69, 41,749.56 and 16,825.32 is: 23,219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.69 : 41,749.56 = 16,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.69/41,749.56 = 16,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.69x = 41,749.56 × 16,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.69x = 702,449,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,449,706.86/30,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.41

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