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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.44, 41,774.79 and 16,843.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.44, 41,774.79 and 16,843.26 is: 23,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.44 : 41,774.79 = 16,843.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.44/41,774.79 = 16,843.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.44x = 41,774.79 × 16,843.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.44x = 703,623,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,623,712.58/30,271.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.81

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