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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,294.99, 41,808.42 and 16,865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,294.99, 41,808.42 and 16,865.73 is: 23,275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,294.99 : 41,808.42 = 16,865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,294.99/41,808.42 = 16,865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,294.99x = 41,808.42 × 16,865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,294.99x = 705,129,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,129,523.45/30,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.45

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