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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.48, 41,761.98 and 16,834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.48, 41,761.98 and 16,834.26 is: 23,232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.48 : 41,761.98 = 16,834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.48/41,761.98 = 16,834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.48x = 41,761.98 × 16,834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.48x = 703,032,029.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,032,029.43/30,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.68

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