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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.05, 41,750.13 and 16,825.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.05, 41,750.13 and 16,825.14 is: 23,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.05 : 41,750.13 = 16,825.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.05/41,750.13 = 16,825.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.05x = 41,750.13 × 16,825.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.05x = 702,451,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,451,782.27/30,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.90

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