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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,285.01, 41,792.90 and 16,856.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,285.01, 41,792.90 and 16,856.27 is: 23,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,285.01 : 41,792.90 = 16,856.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,285.01/41,792.90 = 16,856.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,285.01x = 41,792.90 × 16,856.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,285.01x = 704,472,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,472,406.48/30,285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.42

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