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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294.52, 41,801.45 and 16,865.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294.52, 41,801.45 and 16,865.43 is: 23,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294.52 : 41,801.45 = 16,865.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294.52/41,801.45 = 16,865.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294.52x = 41,801.45 × 16,865.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294.52x = 704,999,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,999,344.55/30,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.52

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