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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.05, 41,754.36 and 16,644.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.05, 41,754.36 and 16,644.68 is: 22,970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.05 : 41,754.36 = 16,644.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.05/41,754.36 = 16,644.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.05x = 41,754.36 × 16,644.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.05x = 694,987,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,987,960.80/30,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.21

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