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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.62, 41,757.67 and 16,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.62, 41,757.67 and 16,830.58 is: 23,225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.62 : 41,757.67 = 16,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.62/41,757.67 = 16,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.62x = 41,757.67 × 16,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.62x = 702,805,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,805,878.78/30,259.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.87

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