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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,268.99, 41,770.33 and 16,840.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,268.99, 41,770.33 and 16,840.71 is: 23,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,268.99 : 41,770.33 = 16,840.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,268.99/41,770.33 = 16,840.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,268.99x = 41,770.33 × 16,840.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,268.99x = 703,442,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,442,066.76/30,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.69

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