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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.35, 41,766.38 and 16,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.35, 41,766.38 and 16,837.17 is: 23,235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.35 : 41,766.38 = 16,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.35/41,766.38 = 16,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.35x = 41,766.38 × 16,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.35x = 703,227,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,227,557.38/30,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.40

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