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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.87, 41,805.77 and 16,865.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.87, 41,805.77 and 16,865.30 is: 23,275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.87 : 41,805.77 = 16,865.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.87/41,805.77 = 16,865.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.87x = 41,805.77 × 16,865.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.87x = 705,066,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,066,852.78/30,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.01

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