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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.62, 41,783.67 and 16,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.62, 41,783.67 and 16,849.44 is: 23,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.62 : 41,783.67 = 16,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.62/41,783.67 = 16,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.62x = 41,783.67 × 16,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.62x = 704,031,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,031,440.64/30,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.54

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