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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,312.84, 41,832.44 and 16,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,312.84, 41,832.44 and 16,885 is: 23,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,312.84 : 41,832.44 = 16,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,312.84/41,832.44 = 16,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,312.84x = 41,832.44 × 16,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,312.84x = 706,340,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,340,749.40/30,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.70

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