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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.44, 41,755.73 and 16,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.44, 41,755.73 and 16,831.26 is: 23,225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.44 : 41,755.73 = 16,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.44/41,755.73 = 16,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.44x = 41,755.73 × 16,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.44x = 702,801,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,801,463.96/30,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.86

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