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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.05, 41,795.73 and 16,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.05, 41,795.73 and 16,858.33 is: 23,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.05 : 41,795.73 = 16,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.05/41,795.73 = 16,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.05x = 41,795.73 × 16,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.05x = 704,606,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,606,104.44/30,287.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.27

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