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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.51, 41,767.15 and 16,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.51, 41,767.15 and 16,837.47 is: 23,235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.51 : 41,767.15 = 16,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.51/41,767.15 = 16,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.51x = 41,767.15 × 16,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.51x = 703,253,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,253,050.92/30,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.36

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