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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.73, 41,748.32 and 16,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.73, 41,748.32 and 16,823.82 is: 23,215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.73 : 41,748.32 = 16,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.73/41,748.32 = 16,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.73x = 41,748.32 × 16,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.73x = 702,366,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,366,220.98/30,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,215.09

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