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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.35, 41,776.70 and 16,844.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.35, 41,776.70 and 16,844.22 is: 23,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.35 : 41,776.70 = 16,844.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.35/41,776.70 = 16,844.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.35x = 41,776.70 × 16,844.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.35x = 703,695,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,695,841.45/30,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,244.73

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