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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.62, 41,803.11 and 16,864.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.62, 41,803.11 and 16,864.62 is: 23,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.62 : 41,803.11 = 16,864.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.62/41,803.11 = 16,864.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.62x = 41,803.11 × 16,864.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.62x = 704,993,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,993,564.97/30,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.78

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