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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,284.01, 41,791.52 and 16,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,284.01, 41,791.52 and 16,855.27 is: 23,260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,284.01 : 41,791.52 = 16,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,284.01/41,791.52 = 16,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,284.01x = 41,791.52 × 16,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,284.01x = 704,407,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,407,313.70/30,284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,260.04

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