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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.08, 41,769.44 and 16,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.08, 41,769.44 and 16,839.20 is: 23,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.08 : 41,769.44 = 16,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.08/41,769.44 = 16,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.08x = 41,769.44 × 16,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.08x = 703,363,954.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,363,954.05/30,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,236.28

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