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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.62, 41,767.25 and 16,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.62, 41,767.25 and 16,837.12 is: 23,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.62 : 41,767.25 = 16,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.62/41,767.25 = 16,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.62x = 41,767.25 × 16,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.62x = 703,240,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,240,011.72/30,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.37

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