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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.22, 41,802.27 and 16,863.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.22, 41,802.27 and 16,863.02 is: 23,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.22 : 41,802.27 = 16,863.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.22/41,802.27 = 16,863.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.22x = 41,802.27 × 16,863.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.22x = 704,912,306.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,912,306.04/30,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,270.41

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