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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.82, 45,356.40 and 16,936.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.82, 45,356.40 and 16,936.26 is: 25,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.82 : 45,356.40 = 16,936.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.82/45,356.40 = 16,936.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.82x = 45,356.40 × 16,936.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.82x = 768,167,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,167,783.06/30,263.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,382.38

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