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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292, 41,802.51 and 16,863.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292, 41,802.51 and 16,863.23 is: 23,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292 : 41,802.51 = 16,863.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292/41,802.51 = 16,863.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292x = 41,802.51 × 16,863.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292x = 704,925,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,925,340.71/30,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.01

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