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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,293.63, 41,801.87 and 16,862.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,293.63, 41,801.87 and 16,862.72 is: 23,268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,293.63 : 41,801.87 = 16,862.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,293.63/41,801.87 = 16,862.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,293.63x = 41,801.87 × 16,862.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,293.63x = 704,893,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,893,062.43/30,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,268.69

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