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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.50, 41,764.39 and 16,835.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.50, 41,764.39 and 16,835.47 is: 23,232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.50 : 41,764.39 = 16,835.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.50/41,764.39 = 16,835.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.50x = 41,764.39 × 16,835.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.50x = 703,122,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,122,988.41/30,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.60

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