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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,281.77, 41,787.12 and 16,852.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,281.77, 41,787.12 and 16,852.37 is: 23,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,281.77 : 41,787.12 = 16,852.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,281.77/41,787.12 = 16,852.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,281.77x = 41,787.12 × 16,852.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,281.77x = 704,212,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,212,007.47/30,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,255.32

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