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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.94, 41,763.60 and 16,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.94, 41,763.60 and 16,834.91 is: 23,231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.94 : 41,763.60 = 16,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.94/41,763.60 = 16,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.94x = 41,763.60 × 16,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.94x = 703,086,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,086,238.46/30,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.81

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