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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.58, 41,759.12 and 16,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.58, 41,759.12 and 16,831.67 is: 23,225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.58 : 41,759.12 = 16,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.58/41,759.12 = 16,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.58x = 41,759.12 × 16,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.58x = 702,875,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,875,873.81/30,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.91

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