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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,277.85, 41,783.14 and 16,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,277.85, 41,783.14 and 16,848.88 is: 23,251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,277.85 : 41,783.14 = 16,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,277.85/41,783.14 = 16,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,277.85x = 41,783.14 × 16,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,277.85x = 703,998,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,998,933.71/30,277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.28

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