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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.08, 41,754.09 and 16,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.08, 41,754.09 and 16,829.52 is: 23,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.08 : 41,754.09 = 16,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.08/41,754.09 = 16,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.08x = 41,754.09 × 16,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.08x = 702,701,292.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,701,292.74/30,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,222.82

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