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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.95, 41,784.14 and 16,848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.95, 41,784.14 and 16,848.18 is: 23,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.95 : 41,784.14 = 16,848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.95/41,784.14 = 16,848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.95x = 41,784.14 × 16,848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.95x = 703,986,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,986,753.99/30,276.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.58

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