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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,262.72, 41,763.36 and 16,835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,262.72, 41,763.36 and 16,835.32 is: 23,233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,262.72 : 41,763.36 = 16,835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,262.72/41,763.36 = 16,835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,262.72x = 41,763.36 × 16,835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,262.72x = 703,099,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,099,529.88/30,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,233.19

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