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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,261.28, 41,755.74 and 16,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,261.28, 41,755.74 and 16,832.49 is: 23,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,261.28 : 41,755.74 = 16,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,261.28/41,755.74 = 16,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,261.28x = 41,755.74 × 16,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,261.28x = 702,853,075.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,853,075.99/30,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,226.15

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