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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.53, 41,789.09 and 16,851.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.53, 41,789.09 and 16,851.74 is: 23,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.53 : 41,789.09 = 16,851.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.53/41,789.09 = 16,851.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.53x = 41,789.09 × 16,851.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.53x = 704,218,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,218,879.52/30,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,256.50

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