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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.40, 41,764.41 and 16,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.40, 41,764.41 and 16,836.30 is: 23,234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.40 : 41,764.41 = 16,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.40/41,764.41 = 16,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.40x = 41,764.41 × 16,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.40x = 703,158,136.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,158,136.08/30,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.60

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