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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,264.69, 41,765.11 and 16,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,264.69, 41,765.11 and 16,835.16 is: 23,232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,264.69 : 41,765.11 = 16,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,264.69/41,765.11 = 16,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,264.69x = 41,765.11 × 16,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,264.69x = 703,122,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,122,309.27/30,264.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,232.43

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