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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.61, 41,765.79 and 16,834.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.61, 41,765.79 and 16,834.83 is: 23,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.61 : 41,765.79 = 16,834.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.61/41,765.79 = 16,834.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.61x = 41,765.79 × 16,834.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.61x = 703,119,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,119,974.47/30,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,233.18

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