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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,288.52, 41,797.18 and 16,859.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,288.52, 41,797.18 and 16,859.33 is: 23,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,288.52 : 41,797.18 = 16,859.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,288.52/41,797.18 = 16,859.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,288.52x = 41,797.18 × 16,859.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,288.52x = 704,672,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,672,450.69/30,288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.33

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