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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,310.57, 41,829.88 and 16,881.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,310.57, 41,829.88 and 16,881.83 is: 23,297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,310.57 : 41,829.88 = 16,881.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,310.57/41,829.88 = 16,881.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,310.57x = 41,829.88 × 16,881.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,310.57x = 706,164,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,164,671.73/30,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,297.64

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