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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.65, 41,768.69 and 16,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.65, 41,768.69 and 16,841.87 is: 23,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.65 : 41,768.69 = 16,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.65/41,768.69 = 16,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.65x = 41,768.69 × 16,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.65x = 703,462,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,462,554.00/30,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.09

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