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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.30, 41,767.44 and 16,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.30, 41,767.44 and 16,838.44 is: 23,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.30 : 41,767.44 = 16,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.30/41,767.44 = 16,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.30x = 41,767.44 × 16,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.30x = 703,298,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,298,532.39/30,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.25

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