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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.03, 41,789.78 and 16,852.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.03, 41,789.78 and 16,852.24 is: 23,257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.03 : 41,789.78 = 16,852.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.03/41,789.78 = 16,852.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.03x = 41,789.78 × 16,852.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.03x = 704,251,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,251,402.11/30,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,257.18

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