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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,257.46, 41,754.70 and 16,828.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,257.46, 41,754.70 and 16,828.43 is: 23,222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,257.46 : 41,754.70 = 16,828.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,257.46/41,754.70 = 16,828.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,257.46x = 41,754.70 × 16,828.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,257.46x = 702,665,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,665,858.38/30,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,222.90

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