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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.61, 41,763.42 and 16,838.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.61, 41,763.42 and 16,838.03 is: 23,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.61 : 41,763.42 = 16,838.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.61/41,763.42 = 16,838.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.61x = 41,763.42 × 16,838.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.61x = 703,213,510.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,213,510.05/30,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,233.97

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