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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,288.33, 41,799.12 and 16,858.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,288.33, 41,799.12 and 16,858.73 is: 23,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,288.33 : 41,799.12 = 16,858.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,288.33/41,799.12 = 16,858.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,288.33x = 41,799.12 × 16,858.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,288.33x = 704,679,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,679,869.32/30,288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.73

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