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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.52, 41,795.80 and 16,858.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.52, 41,795.80 and 16,858.33 is: 23,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.52 : 41,795.80 = 16,858.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.52/41,795.80 = 16,858.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.52x = 41,795.80 × 16,858.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.52x = 704,607,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,607,242.38/30,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,263.95

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