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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.56, 41,752.86 and 16,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.56, 41,752.86 and 16,826.08 is: 23,220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.56 : 41,752.86 = 16,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.56/41,752.86 = 16,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.56x = 41,752.86 × 16,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.56x = 702,536,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,536,962.59/30,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220.86

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