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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,308.49, 41,825.73 and 16,882.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,308.49, 41,825.73 and 16,882.32 is: 23,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,308.49 : 41,825.73 = 16,882.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,308.49/41,825.73 = 16,882.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,308.49x = 41,825.73 × 16,882.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,308.49x = 706,115,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,115,358.09/30,308.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.61

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