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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.92, 41,767.20 and 16,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.92, 41,767.20 and 16,837.44 is: 23,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.92 : 41,767.20 = 16,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.92/41,767.20 = 16,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.92x = 41,767.20 × 16,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.92x = 703,252,723.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,252,723.97/30,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.80

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