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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,313.93, 41,834.52 and 16,885.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,313.93, 41,834.52 and 16,885.19 is: 23,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,313.93 : 41,834.52 = 16,885.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,313.93/41,834.52 = 16,885.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,313.93x = 41,834.52 × 16,885.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,313.93x = 706,383,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,383,760.48/30,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,302.28

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