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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.49, 41,750.76 and 16,825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.49, 41,750.76 and 16,825.58 is: 23,217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.49 : 41,750.76 = 16,825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.49/41,750.76 = 16,825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.49x = 41,750.76 × 16,825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.49x = 702,480,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,480,752.44/30,256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.52

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