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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.44, 41,754.82 and 16,828.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.44, 41,754.82 and 16,828.53 is: 23,221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.44 : 41,754.82 = 16,828.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.44/41,754.82 = 16,828.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.44x = 41,754.82 × 16,828.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.44x = 702,672,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,672,241.01/30,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,221.59

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