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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,287.64, 41,794.20 and 16,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,287.64, 41,794.20 and 16,859.64 is: 23,264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,287.64 : 41,794.20 = 16,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,287.64/41,794.20 = 16,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,287.64x = 41,794.20 × 16,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,287.64x = 704,635,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,635,166.09/30,287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.78

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