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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,316.19, 41,834.96 and 16,887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,316.19, 41,834.96 and 16,887.32 is: 23,303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,316.19 : 41,834.96 = 16,887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,316.19/41,834.96 = 16,887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,316.19x = 41,834.96 × 16,887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,316.19x = 706,480,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,480,356.71/30,316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,303.73

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