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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.16, 41,771.64 and 16,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.16, 41,771.64 and 16,841.44 is: 23,240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.16 : 41,771.64 = 16,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.16/41,771.64 = 16,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.16x = 41,771.64 × 16,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.16x = 703,494,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,494,568.76/30,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.53

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