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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.52, 41,798.68 and 16,863.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.52, 41,798.68 and 16,863.42 is: 23,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.52 : 41,798.68 = 16,863.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.52/41,798.68 = 16,863.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.52x = 41,798.68 × 16,863.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.52x = 704,868,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,868,905.73/30,292.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.75

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