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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.57, 41,776.35 and 16,844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.57, 41,776.35 and 16,844.39 is: 23,245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.57 : 41,776.35 = 16,844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.57/41,776.35 = 16,844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.57x = 41,776.35 × 16,844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.57x = 703,697,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,697,132.18/30,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.37

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