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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,267.63, 41,765.36 and 16,836.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,267.63, 41,765.36 and 16,836.21 is: 23,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,267.63 : 41,765.36 = 16,836.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,267.63/41,765.36 = 16,836.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,267.63x = 41,765.36 × 16,836.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,267.63x = 703,170,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,170,287.50/30,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.76

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