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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.75, 41,767.49 and 16,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.75, 41,767.49 and 16,837.72 is: 23,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.75 : 41,767.49 = 16,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.75/41,767.49 = 16,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.75x = 41,767.49 × 16,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.75x = 703,269,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,269,239.40/30,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.70

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