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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.44, 41,762.72 and 16,836.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.44, 41,762.72 and 16,836.62 is: 23,230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.44 : 41,762.72 = 16,836.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.44/41,762.72 = 16,836.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.44x = 41,762.72 × 16,836.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.44x = 703,142,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,142,880.08/30,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,230.23

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