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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,253.56, 41,751.48 and 16,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,253.56, 41,751.48 and 16,825.08 is: 23,219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,253.56 : 41,751.48 = 16,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,253.56/41,751.48 = 16,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,253.56x = 41,751.48 × 16,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,253.56x = 702,471,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,471,991.12/30,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.48

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