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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.73, 41,766.75 and 16,836.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.73, 41,766.75 and 16,836.93 is: 23,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.73 : 41,766.75 = 16,836.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.73/41,766.75 = 16,836.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.73x = 41,766.75 × 16,836.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.73x = 703,223,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,223,846.08/30,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.22

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