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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.19, 41,766.72 and 16,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.19, 41,766.72 and 16,837.16 is: 23,234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.19 : 41,766.72 = 16,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.19/41,766.72 = 16,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.19x = 41,766.72 × 16,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.19x = 703,232,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,232,675.34/30,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.93

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