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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.94, 41,759.48 and 16,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.94, 41,759.48 and 16,831.91 is: 23,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.94 : 41,759.48 = 16,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.94/41,759.48 = 16,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.94x = 41,759.48 × 16,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.94x = 702,891,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,891,516.05/30,260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.68

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