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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.61, 41,764.41 and 16,833.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.61, 41,764.41 and 16,833.83 is: 23,231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.61 : 41,764.41 = 16,833.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.61/41,764.41 = 16,833.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.61x = 41,764.41 × 16,833.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.61x = 703,054,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,054,769.17/30,262.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.79

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