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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,289.55, 41,794.65 and 16,860.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,289.55, 41,794.65 and 16,860.49 is: 23,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,289.55 : 41,794.65 = 16,860.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,289.55/41,794.65 = 16,860.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,289.55x = 41,794.65 × 16,860.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,289.55x = 704,678,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,678,173.89/30,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.73

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