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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.76, 41,778.96 and 16,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.76, 41,778.96 and 16,844.48 is: 23,246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.76 : 41,778.96 = 16,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.76/41,778.96 = 16,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.76x = 41,778.96 × 16,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.76x = 703,744,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,744,856.14/30,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.03

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