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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.88, 41,764.29 and 16,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.88, 41,764.29 and 16,835.46 is: 23,230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.88 : 41,764.29 = 16,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.88/41,764.29 = 16,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.88x = 41,764.29 × 16,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.88x = 703,121,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,121,033.72/30,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,230.71

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