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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.54, 41,750.84 and 16,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.54, 41,750.84 and 16,825.62 is: 23,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.54 : 41,750.84 = 16,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.54/41,750.84 = 16,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.54x = 41,750.84 × 16,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.54x = 702,483,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,483,768.52/30,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,217.58

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