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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,280.61, 41,786.92 and 16,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,280.61, 41,786.92 and 16,851.64 is: 23,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,280.61 : 41,786.92 = 16,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,280.61/41,786.92 = 16,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,280.61x = 41,786.92 × 16,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,280.61x = 704,178,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,178,132.55/30,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.08

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