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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,290.49, 41,802.08 and 16,861.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,290.49, 41,802.08 and 16,861.23 is: 23,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,290.49 : 41,802.08 = 16,861.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,290.49/41,802.08 = 16,861.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,290.49x = 41,802.08 × 16,861.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,290.49x = 704,834,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,834,401.05/30,290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.16

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