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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,311.63, 41,831.35 and 16,882.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,311.63, 41,831.35 and 16,882.89 is: 23,299.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,311.63 : 41,831.35 = 16,882.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,311.63/41,831.35 = 16,882.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,311.63x = 41,831.35 × 16,882.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,311.63x = 706,234,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,234,080.60/30,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,299.11

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