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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.27, 41,764.86 and 16,834.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.27, 41,764.86 and 16,834.77 is: 23,232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.27 : 41,764.86 = 16,834.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.27/41,764.86 = 16,834.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.27x = 41,764.86 × 16,834.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.27x = 703,101,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,101,812.18/30,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.85

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