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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,266.98, 41,767.09 and 16,837.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,266.98, 41,767.09 and 16,837.18 is: 23,234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,266.98 : 41,767.09 = 16,837.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,266.98/41,767.09 = 16,837.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,266.98x = 41,767.09 × 16,837.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,266.98x = 703,240,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,240,012.41/30,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.56

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