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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,255.03, 41,747.04 and 16,825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,255.03, 41,747.04 and 16,825.95 is: 23,217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,255.03 : 41,747.04 = 16,825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,255.03/41,747.04 = 16,825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,255.03x = 41,747.04 × 16,825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,255.03x = 702,433,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,433,607.69/30,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.09

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