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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,297.16, 41,808.85 and 16,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,297.16, 41,808.85 and 16,868.04 is: 23,277.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,297.16 : 41,808.85 = 16,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,297.16/41,808.85 = 16,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,297.16x = 41,808.85 × 16,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,297.16x = 705,233,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,233,354.15/30,297.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,277.21

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