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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.10, 41,767.42 and 16,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.10, 41,767.42 and 16,837.92 is: 23,236.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.10 : 41,767.42 = 16,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.10/41,767.42 = 16,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.10x = 41,767.42 × 16,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.10x = 703,276,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,276,434.47/30,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.44

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