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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,309.62, 41,827.23 and 16,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,309.62, 41,827.23 and 16,882.04 is: 23,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,309.62 : 41,827.23 = 16,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,309.62/41,827.23 = 16,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,309.62x = 41,827.23 × 16,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,309.62x = 706,128,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,128,969.95/30,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.19

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