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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.24, 41,787.79 and 16,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.24, 41,787.79 and 16,852.25 is: 23,255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.24 : 41,787.79 = 16,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.24/41,787.79 = 16,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.24x = 41,787.79 × 16,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.24x = 704,218,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,218,346.37/30,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.93

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