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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,289.74, 41,801.04 and 16,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,289.74, 41,801.04 and 16,860.48 is: 23,268.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,289.74 : 41,801.04 = 16,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,289.74/41,801.04 = 16,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,289.74x = 41,801.04 × 16,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,289.74x = 704,785,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,785,598.90/30,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.13

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