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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.35, 41,782.21 and 16,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.35, 41,782.21 and 16,848.22 is: 23,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.35 : 41,782.21 = 16,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.35/41,782.21 = 16,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.35x = 41,782.21 × 16,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.35x = 703,955,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,955,866.17/30,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,250.25

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