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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.49, 41,804.63 and 16,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.49, 41,804.63 and 16,681.98 is: 23,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.49 : 41,804.63 = 16,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.49/41,804.63 = 16,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.49x = 41,804.63 × 16,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.49x = 697,384,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,384,001.57/30,292.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.68

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